Tiara Perkins, LPCC

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build actions aligned with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and challenges involving motivation and life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change them, making it a common choice for depression, anxiety, and mood-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and attention skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation across many problems.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to consider goals, preferences, and the nature of the difficulties they bring, and then adapt techniques from these methods to fit the person’s needs. That flexibility helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide practical flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy. These options allow clients to engage in skills practice, process difficult emotions, and receive coaching in ways that fit their daily routines while working with licensed professionals.