Christopher Merritt, LCSW

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and focus on actions that matter. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation, and situations where someone wants to move toward a clearer life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches specific tools to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness, which can help with anxiety, mood swings, and cravings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christopher treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help figure out which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies together, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan based on real results.

Online therapy offers practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing body language matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum between sessions. These options make it simpler to stick with therapy and practice new skills consistently.