Dr. Lindsay Ghannam, LPC, LMHC

Attachment and Action Online: Approaches that guide change

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present patterns. It helps people notice how past bonds affect trust, closeness, and reacting under stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning to act toward them even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, offering a nonjudgmental space to explore concerns and decide goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. This collaborative stance means approaches can be blended to match the client's needs, pace, and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit daily life. Video calls let people read facial cues and use screen-shared worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress between meetings, or for people who find writing easier than speaking. These options aim to increase flexibility and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent.