Kent Kelley

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real-life evidence, then building practical skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-guided action and learning to live alongside difficult thoughts and feelings rather than trying to eliminate them, which can be helpful for stress, chronic worry, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relational patterns developed over time and helps clients foster safer, more connected ways of relating to others, useful for relationship strain and family concerns.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine techniques from CBT, ACT, and attachment-informed work to build a personalized plan. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays relevant and practical for each person.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access care from different locations and to fit therapy into busy schedules. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow for ongoing skills practice between meetings, and support continuity of care for clients who travel or have variable routines.