Kerre Nitz, LPC

Approaches that guide online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. It helps people understand patterns in closeness and trust so they can try new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then choosing actions that match personal values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, with the therapist reflecting and supporting the client's own pace and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kerre will discuss different methods and together with the client decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may blend methods, try a skill-based tool, or slow down to focus on the therapeutic relationship if that feels most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility in how people connect. Video lets for face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing out thoughts feels most helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.