Kelley Kramer

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small actions in line with those values even when emotions are hard. It helps with anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck from patterns that keep someone from living the life they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and coping habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, OCD-related worries, and mood problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own problem-solving. This approach can help people feel heard and better able to try new strategies.

Kelley treats finding the right method as a collaborative process. She will talk with each client about their goals, past experiences with therapy, and how they prefer to work. Together they decide whether to start with ACT, CBT, a client-centered stance, or a mix based on what feels most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to check in between meetings. Many people appreciate the flexibility of shorter messages or chats when they need quick support, as well as the option of a full video session for deeper work.