Shannon Flaherty Gibbons, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward a life they care about, which can be useful for anxiety and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to shift unhelpful patterns; it often helps with stress, anxiety, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how early relationships shape current connections and trust, and it can help when relationship issues or past losses keep repeating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. She uses a collaborative process to pick methods and adjusts them as progress happens, so sessions match real needs rather than a fixed plan.

Online therapy makes sessions easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice new ways of relating. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, jotting down thoughts between appointments, or when typing feels more comfortable than speaking. These formats offer flexibility and steady connection with a licensed professional.