Vickie Conner

Using Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress; it often involves practical exercises and homework to build new skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and increase psychological flexibility by combining acceptance strategies with committed action toward meaningful goals. Both approaches can be adapted well to remote formats and are useful for coping with life transitions, relationship challenges, and mood concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively to determine what fits a client's needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions typically start with a conversation about presenting concerns and goals, and over time methods can be adjusted so the work aligns with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to participate from different locations and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while practicing techniques between sessions, and they support a consistent, accessible path toward the changes a person wants to make.