Martha Higgins

How Martha’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical steps to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used for depression, anxiety, and day-to-day stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people build healthier emotional bonds and communication. Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then recommend or blend methods that match the situation. Sessions are collaborative, and approaches can be adjusted as needs change. Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face, while phone sessions can be simpler when screens are impractical. Live chat and text-based messaging provide a way to check in, practice skills, and get short-turnaround support between longer sessions. These formats help make therapy easier to fit into real life and maintain steady progress.