Melody Hatter, LCSW, CSW, LISW

Approaches that translate well to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take small action toward what matters. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with daily stressors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation that follows the person’s pace and priorities, which supports building trust and clarity about what to work on.

Finding the right approach is a process. Melody works collaboratively to match methods to each person’s goals and preferences. She listens first, then suggests techniques from ACT, CBT, or client-centered work and adjusts as needed based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to fit sessions into life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and text-based messaging helps people who prefer written reflection. These options make it easier to keep momentum, practice new skills between meetings, and handle check-ins when schedules are tight.