Karen Loiselle, LCSW

Approaches that translate well to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong feelings, and then use that awareness to change patterns that cause pain. It can be useful for people who want to understand how emotions drive their reactions and relationships.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on clarifying personal values to guide action. It tends to help with anxiety, stress, and motivation when someone wants concrete steps toward meaningful change.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental listening stance where the person sets the pace and goals. This approach supports building trust, self-understanding, and confidence in making changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karen will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. Together they decide what to try first and adjust as needed based on what helps.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper, face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be a better fit when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult; chat or text can work well for brief check-ins or for people who prefer writing. These formats make scheduling easier and let people fit therapy into busy lives.