Dr. Carole Matlen, CA Psychologist

Approaches that guide online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns, helping people notice attachment needs and try new ways of connecting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical skills to accept difficult thoughts while committing to values-based actions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy offers a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to build self-understanding and confidence.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those needs. People often move between techniques as their concerns change, and the plan is adjusted together over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video is useful for deeper conversations where seeing each other matters. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a simpler check-in. Live chat or messaging works well for shorter updates, between-session coaching, or when writing about feelings feels easier. These options increase flexibility and help people maintain continuity of care across changing schedules.