Dr. Victor Franco

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values and small actions that move someone toward a more meaningful life, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, mood problems, and coping with difficult situations. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and helps people change how they relate to others and to themselves. This can be helpful when past attachment experiences affect trust, closeness, or emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on the client's goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions often begin with practical goals and shift as those goals change over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage sudden stressors, and keep continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, review progress, and support coping between appointments.