Shereta Redmond

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and emotions. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and relationship strain. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a listening, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist mirrors and clarifies what a person shares to help them find their own solutions and sense of self-worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and is often used for anxiety, mood struggles, and panic symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods over time. Clients and therapist decide together whether to emphasize values work, skills practice, or a listening-centered pace.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and parenting schedules. These formats offer flexibility for people who need to meet outside traditional hours or who prefer to work from home. Many tasks from in-person work translate well to digital sessions, including values exercises, thought records, exposure steps, and check-ins on progress.