Olivia Gordon, LCSW

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice, and identity to help when life feels uncertain or empty; it can be useful for people dealing with loss, transitions, or long-term dissatisfaction. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical skills for accepting difficult thoughts and committing to values-based action, which helps with depression, anxiety, and patterns like avoidance. Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people build safer, more trusting ways of relating.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to learn about your goals, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That way the methods used reflect your needs and preferences rather than a fixed program.

Online therapy with Olivia can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues matter and for deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are handy for short updates, quick coaching, or when it’s easier to type than speak. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and busy schedules while keeping the focus on real progress.