Mary Beth Ritchie, LCSW

Approaches for online parenting and life challenges

Mary Beth often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. This approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, and making changes that matter in parenting and daily life.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening-focused space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist follows with empathy and reflection. That method is helpful when someone needs understanding and steady support while sorting out goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary Beth collaborates with each person to decide which methods feel most useful, combining techniques when that makes sense. Together they set practical goals and try small steps between sessions to build momentum.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports short check-ins or ongoing reflection. These formats let people fit therapy into workdays, caregiving schedules, and different time zones while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.