Dana Hall, LCPC

How different approaches shape online therapy

Gottman Method work focuses on improving how people communicate and manage conflict in relationships. It looks at specific interaction patterns and teaches skills for better listening, emotional connection, and problem-solving. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values instead of getting stuck in avoidance. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and emphasizes empathy and respect; the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to build trust and insight.

Dana treats choosing an approach as a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as needed. That collaborative process helps identify which tools feel most helpful for the issues at hand.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversation and exercises, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and use approaches like skill practice, values work, and communication coaching across different formats.