Gloria Gitlin, LPC

How Attachment and ACT work in online care

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions can use that framework to notice patterns in how someone connects, reacts, and seeks safety in relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and identifying values to guide action. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where people want clearer direction and more consistent action.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to pick methods that match needs, preferences, and daily life demands.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging gives flexibility for different schedules and situations. Video lets people use visual cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, practicing skills, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other commitments.