Kimberly Corts, LCSW

Evidence-based approaches for online parenting support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and commit to actions that reflect those values. It teaches simple practices to reduce avoidance and move toward meaningful parenting choices and life goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It gives concrete techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns and build new behaviors that reduce anxiety, anger, or low mood related to parenting and daily stress.

Kimberly views finding the right approach as a team effort. She will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and daily routine. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize skills practice, values work, or thought restructuring.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or when writing things out helps clarify thoughts.

These options let people try different ways of working and choose what fits their schedule and needs rather than changing the goals of therapy.