Valentina Gasparro, LCPC

Therapeutic approaches suited to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions tied to their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and life changes because it focuses on what matters and small steps toward it. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Those skills often include breathing and grounding exercises, distress tolerance, and ways to communicate more clearly. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening without judgment and following the client’s pace to build trust and self-direction.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work in collaboration with the client to pick methods that match goals and day-to-day needs. Plans can shift over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or getting support when a quick note fits a work or caregiving break. These options make it easier to fit therapy into real life while using the chosen approaches to work on change.