Dr. Nancy Michuda, IL Psychologist, FL Psychologist

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive behavior, then pick meaningful actions that match their values. This approach can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by shifting focus toward small value-driven steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with straightforward experiments and practice. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep problems, and eating-related issues because it breaks down problems into manageable parts.

Mindfulness Therapy adds short attention and breathing practices to strengthen self-awareness and reduce reactivity. These practices support emotion regulation and can be paired with ACT or CBT lessons for day-to-day use.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client will talk through symptoms, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as progress and feedback guide the work.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls for face-to-face interaction, phone sessions when video won’t work, live chat for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging for brief support or homework follow-up. These formats make it easier to practice skills between sessions, fit meetings into a busy schedule, and choose the style that best supports ongoing work.