Kay Plasterer-Chu, LMHC

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and major life changes where taking small, meaningful steps matters.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood. That approach is helpful for building trust, sorting through emotions, and deciding what matters most in relationships and daily life.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in close relationships and helps people name and shift those patterns. It is often used when relationship cycles or attachment concerns cause repeated distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can mix these approaches based on what seems most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can support short updates, ongoing coaching, or notes between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain steady progress.