Jeanna Bradley, LMHC, LCPC

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings that come up. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and uses empathetic listening to build trust and self-direction in therapy.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to find techniques that fit a parent's schedule and priorities.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills in session. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let clients send updates, ask questions between appointments, or use brief check-ins when a longer session doesn't fit the day. These options aim to make it easier to maintain regular work on goals while managing family and work demands.