Richard Banton

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Richard Banton uses evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients shift unhelpful thinking patterns and connect with meaningful values. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and stress-related concerns. ACT emphasizes acceptance, mindfulness, and committed action toward personal values, supporting work on anxiety, trauma reactions, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy adds a supportive, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the client's experience and helps build self-directed insight and resilience.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work feels personally relevant and useful. That collaborative exploration helps shape a plan that fits the individual rather than imposing a single method.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make therapy accessible and flexible for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow regular contact, brief check-ins, and full sessions without travel, supporting consistent progress while accommodating work, caregiving, and other life demands.