Julie Schindhelm, LCSW

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Julie uses the Gottman Method ideas to help partners notice interaction patterns, improve communication, and rebuild connection after conflict. Those ideas focus on small, practical changes couples can try between sessions and are useful when relationship habits need attention.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take steps toward the life they want. ACT combines mindfulness and action planning so people can move forward even when difficult feelings remain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach she applies to reduce anxious thinking and reshape behaviors that keep problems going, useful for panic, social anxiety, and everyday stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose strategies that match their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in session. That plan can shift over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video sessions allow face‑to‑face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging work well for quick check‑ins or brief coaching on the go. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule while using approaches like Gottman, ACT, and CBT in ways that fit daily life.