Dr. Sidney Dang, UT Psychologist

How attachment and skills work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current connections shape emotions and behavior. Online sessions using this approach focus on noticing connection patterns, naming painful moments, and trying different ways of relating that feel safer and more effective. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes active listening and the client's own goals. In sessions the therapist reflects what he hears and follows the client’s lead to build insight and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adds practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, mood, sleep, and ADHD-related focus problems. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then combine attachment work with client-centered listening and targeted skills as needed. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for relational work, phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is low or you prefer not to use video, and live chat or text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter touches during the week. These options increase flexibility so sessions can happen around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.