Robyn Petersen, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Robyn often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. ACT helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means conversations are led by the person seeking help and the therapist offers empathy and practical feedback. Together the therapist and client decide which approach or mix of approaches feels most helpful for the problem at hand. Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Robyn will talk about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That teamwork makes it easier to tailor sessions to work and family schedules and to the kinds of problems someone brings. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well when visual cues and a fuller conversation are helpful. Phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is low or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions, send brief updates, or get support when typing is easier. These options aim to increase flexibility so therapy can fit into busy lives.