Willie Whited, LCSW, CSW

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and how they shape close connections. In sessions the therapist helps people notice and name feelings, then practice new ways of expressing them to reduce painful cycles and increase emotional clarity. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes living by chosen values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It usually involves exercises to notice thoughts, commit to small actions, and build a meaningful routine. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and patterns. Work here often helps people identify attachment patterns and try different ways of relating that feel safer and more fulfilling.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods as progress is made. Clients and the therapist decide together what tools to try and what to change if something is not helping.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet that can fit different needs. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction for in-depth work; phone sessions can be easier when video is not needed; live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, short exercises, or when scheduling is tight. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or family responsibilities, and allow for a range of session lengths and communication styles.