Sarah Ansari

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care

Sarah often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete behavioral changes; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and many daily stressors. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes values-driven action and learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to meaningful behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is another tool in her repertoire, offering skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right combination of approaches is treated as a collaborative project. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques over time based on feedback and progress. This shared decision-making helps tailor interventions so they feel practical and relevant.

Online therapy in her practice uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to practice skills in real-world contexts between meetings, while keeping continuity of care when in-person meetings are challenging. Licensed professionals can deliver the same structured, skills-oriented work through these channels, adapting exercises and homework to the chosen format.