Teresa Freeman, LCSW

How Teresa's approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how past connections shape current feelings and reactions. It can be useful when someone feels chronically alone, struggles with abandonment worries, or has difficulty trusting others. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to make room for difficult emotions while committing to actions that match personal values; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and routine responses, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Teresa collaborates with each person to identify goals and preferences, then adjusts methods as progress unfolds. That way clients try approaches that fit their situation rather than sticking to a single technique from the start.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, journaling between sessions, or when people prefer written reflection. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to practice new skills in real time.