Mark Rogers, LMHC

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small actions that match those values. It often focuses on accepting difficult feelings while moving toward a meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavior changes. It is often used for stress, panic, sleep problems, and low mood because it gives clear steps to try between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process traumatic memories and reduce their current emotional impact. In an online setting, elements of EMDR-informed work can be integrated with other approaches when appropriate. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods based on what helps. That collaborative process aims to match tools to your needs rather than assume a single method. Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules and different preferences. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging supports brief check-ins, quick coaching prompts, or ongoing reflection between sessions.