Timothy Tackett

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and uncertainty. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports each person’s own pace of change. This approach is helpful when someone needs a steady, empathetic space to talk things through. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behavior, which can be helpful for anger, intense anxiety, or mood struggles.

Figuring out the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest options together in a collaborative way. Changes are made gradually based on what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy households. Video calls let people see facial cues and share screens for exercises, while phone sessions can fit into shorter breaks. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, skill reminders, and work between longer sessions. These formats aim to make it easier to practice new skills and keep therapy consistent with daily life.