Molly Theurer, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches for online parenting support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for parents who want to act in ways that reflect their priorities even when emotions run high. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, low mood, and difficult routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can ease intense reactions and improve interactions with others.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client's goals and try methods that fit their situation, adjusting plans based on what helps. That may mean combining elements from different models to meet practical needs around parenting, relationships, or mood management.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls can be better when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options let people fit therapy into busy family schedules and continue work from home, the office, or elsewhere without needing to travel.