Kellie Foster, LMHC, LCMHC

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify what matters most and take small, meaningful steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It’s useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting patterns of unhelpful thinking and trying different behaviors to change how someone feels. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the person leads the pace and content of sessions; it supports people who need understanding and a steady space to process emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kellie collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She mixes tools from different approaches so therapy matches where someone is and what they want to change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit a break during a busy day. Live chat or messaging can work for shorter check-ins, written reflection, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people keep therapy consistent despite a busy schedule.