Donald Henderson, LMHC

Approaches that fit into online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people decide what matters to them and then take small, practical steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck when decisions feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behavior to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. It often includes short exercises between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and helps people build healthier ways of relating to others and to themselves.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Donald will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then weave ACT, CBT, or attachment ideas into sessions as appropriate. That collaborative planning helps shape sessions around the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online formats offer real flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflection, or when scheduling a longer session is difficult. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, travel, or other commitments while still using the chosen therapeutic approaches.