Lakira Williams, LCSW

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Lakira often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values and build skills for living alongside difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT focuses on accepting internal experience while committing to actions that align with what matters most, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT provides concrete strategies for managing mood symptoms, impulsivity, and day-to-day coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailor interventions and pacing so the work fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy makes those approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats provide flexibility for fitting sessions into busy lives, allow continuity when travel or scheduling conflicts arise, and make regular check-ins and therapeutic skill practice easier to maintain between appointments.