Dorrie Lombardi Chandler , LMHC

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify what matters most to them and to build flexible, values-guided responses to difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be helpful for people struggling with anxiety, avoidance, or life transitions by focusing on meaningful action rather than symptom elimination alone.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive strategies. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress management through practical exercises and skill-building.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating a supportive environment in which people can explore identity, relationships, and self-worth at their own pace. This approach is often combined with skills-based methods to address specific goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dorrie works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to assess needs, preferences, and goals and to tailor methods that fit each person’s circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent support around work, family, and daily responsibilities. These formats allow therapists to work with clients in real time and to adapt communication styles and tools to what works best for each person.