Scott Christnelly, LCSW-R

How Scott’s approaches translate to online therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on how emotions shape relationships and personal patterns. Online sessions using this approach help people name and shift recurring emotional responses so they can try different ways of relating and reacting.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches skills to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to act in ways that match personal values. In remote sessions this often means learning short exercises to practice between meetings and tracking small steps toward meaningful goals.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and choices. In online meetings Scott follows the client’s pace and priorities, offering a supportive space to talk things through and decide what matters next.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Scott will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then shape the plan together. He treats the process as collaborative and adjusts methods as progress and feedback indicate.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as easier scheduling and fewer travel demands. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.