Laura Drucker, LCSW

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts, connect with their values, and take small committed steps toward a meaningful life. It is useful for anxiety, stress, parenting concerns, and situations where someone feels stuck.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients feel heard and can explore their priorities. This approach supports people who want a collaborative space to sort through emotions and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete strategies to identify and change thought and behavior patterns that drive anxiety or low mood. CBT is often paired with mindfulness or acceptance methods to build coping skills and problem-solving tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then try approaches that fit. That collaborative process means techniques may shift over time as goals change.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual connection for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera would get in the way. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, and ongoing accountability between longer sessions. These options increase flexibility and help people keep therapy consistent with day-to-day demands.