Dr. Matthew Reiser, UT Psychologist

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and commit to small, meaningful actions even when thoughts or feelings are hard. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and people trying to make life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, mood, sleep, and eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at your pace to build trust and self-understanding; it supports people coping with stress, relationship struggles, and identity issues.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, try methods in session, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That means approaches can be mixed and tailored over time rather than fixed at the start.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversation and relationship work. Phone sessions can fit into a break in your day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy family life or changing schedule.