Genna Lo Presti, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches for online emotional work

Genna often draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name strong feelings and then use those discoveries to change relationship patterns and personal reactions. EFT is useful when worry, withdrawal, or emotional distance get in the way of connection and intimacy.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients settle on personal values and take small, practical steps toward them even when emotions are difficult. ACT is helpful for anxiety, depression, and major life transitions where action matters more than perfect feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy is another focus, aimed at understanding how early bonds shape current trust, closeness, and stress responses, which can be important for relationship and self-worth concerns.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. She talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they choose strategies and adjust them as needed so the work fits the client's life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions work when bandwidth or hands-free time is easier; live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or do shorter conversations. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other daily demands while keeping the focus on emotional change and real-life steps.