Isaac Stavola, LMHC

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses in the moment. It helps people notice patterns in how they react to strong feelings and supports new ways of connecting with those emotions to reduce distress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small actions toward them. It uses mindfulness and acceptance skills to reduce struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings while increasing committed behavior that matches what matters to the person.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating. It can be useful for people who want to understand patterns in their connections with others and build more supported ways of relating.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face when a fuller conversation is helpful. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief reflections, ongoing encouragement, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.