Clariza Scarlett Saint George

Evidence-Based Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning skills to act in alignment with those values even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be helpful for mood disorders, anxiety, grief, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which supports work on depression, anxiety, eating concerns, and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and improving emotional connection and regulation, making it useful for intimacy-related issues and relational communication challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs, and adapt techniques over time as those needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment in a way that feels meaningful and effective for the individual.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapy to fit into varied schedules and daily routines. These options increase flexibility for attending sessions, enable continuity of care across distances within Illinois, and support multiple ways of engaging with therapeutic work between meetings.