Dr. Jennifer Gildner, CA Psychologist, WA Psychologist

Approaches that guide online messaging therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes by focusing on what matters and small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and uses a supportive relationship to explore feelings and build self-understanding; it can help when someone needs a respectful space to make their own choices.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with clients to match methods to each person’s goals and preferences. That means trying strategies, noticing what changes, and adjusting the plan as needed in a straightforward, step-by-step way.

Online formats here are done through asynchronous messaging, so you can write when it fits your day and she will respond on weekday evenings. Messaging can make it easier to pause, reflect, and practice skills between replies. For people who want a shorter check-in or cannot do video, messaging offers flexibility while keeping a steady path toward progress.