Dr. Lisa Vaughn, LMFT

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships. It helps people notice patterns that cause anxiety or push others away and then practice new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward them while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful habits and manage symptoms like low mood or worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize attachment work, ACT, CBT, or a blend of approaches so sessions fit real life needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a busy schedule. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, skill practice, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats can make it simpler to schedule regular sessions and try different ways of working without extra travel.