Lakira Williams, LCSW

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on values-based action. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, parenting strain, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete techniques to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and managing daily behaviors. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person in front of the therapist, matching pace and priorities to what matters most to the client and creating space for their own solutions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend ways to proceed. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to parenting issues, family concerns, or personal struggles so the approach fits the situation rather than the other way around.

Online therapy offers options that fit busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick reflections, notes between sessions, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and practice new skills in day-to-day life.