Gerard Riconda, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on the values and actions that matter most. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and mood disorders. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, helps process distressing memories through guided procedures and can reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gerard collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and comfort level. He may mix techniques from ACT, CBT, DBT skills, or EMDR to create a plan that fits how the person prefers to learn and change. Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls let people see visual cues and work through skills in real time. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick updates, ongoing coaching, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and keep momentum between appointments.