Edward Brock, LMHC

Approaches that guide online parenting support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify personal values and take small steps toward them even when emotions are strong. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and getting unstuck when parenting or life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change behavior and mood. It often helps with anxiety, low self-esteem, and daily routines that affect family life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how past bonds shape current reactions and communication. That can be useful when parents want different responses with their children or partners.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Edward will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and try methods together. He frames therapy as a collaboration where goals, comfort, and practical needs guide which techniques are used.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you use visual cues and practice communication skills. Phone sessions can be lower bandwidth or easier to fit into a break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or following up between sessions. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy parenting schedule and keep momentum between meetings.