Dwanne Clayton , LCSW, CSW

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions that align with what matters most. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often applied to anxiety, depression, and problem-solving in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist offers empathy and support while clients lead the pace and focus of their work, which can be particularly helpful for building self-esteem and resolving interpersonal issues.

Dwanne views finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences and adapts techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible match.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call for face-to-face interaction, by phone for convenience, or through live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, allowing clients and licensed professionals to work together from different locations.