Amy Shafer, LCSW

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when life changes, grief, or persistent worry get in the way of everyday goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, shift low mood, and change unhelpful habits. It is useful for stress, sleep problems, and coping with difficult situations. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead to foster insight and self-directed growth.

Amy approaches the choice of method collaboratively. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide which strategies to try first. That process can include mixing approaches as needs evolve rather than sticking to a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared materials. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and text messaging can suit quick updates, brief tools, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options aim to make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.