Latoria Murphy, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches suited to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts. It often helps with anxiety about relationships, life transitions, and finding purpose. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns shape current relationships and communication; it helps people notice these patterns and try new ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience, using empathetic listening and respect to help people feel heard and find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods together and adjust as needed. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually helps the client in day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video suits deeper conversations with visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep working on goals even when travel or timing is difficult.