Jackson Straub, LMHC

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Existential Therapy looks at personal meaning and life choices, helping people clarify what matters and how they want to live. It can be useful for questions about purpose, major life changes, and feelings of isolation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then take actions that match personal values; it often helps with anxiety, stress, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying new behaviors to change mood and function, which is helpful for anxiety, social fears, and mood concerns.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to try approaches that suit a person’s goals and preferences. Over a few sessions the methods can be adjusted if something isn’t working, and choices are explained in plain terms so clients can weigh what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people keep face-to-face connection while fitting sessions into a busy day. Phone calls are a lower-bandwidth option when video isn’t possible. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, paced reflection, or when typing is easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep regular contact, manage follow-up between sessions, and work therapy into everyday life.