Shavondria "Vonda" Jacobs, LCSW, CSW

Approaches that match your needs online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people name what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when thoughts or feelings are hard. It focuses on actions that build a meaningful life rather than getting stuck trying to control every feeling. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable parts. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, can be used to work through distressing memories by combining focused memory work with guided attention techniques when that approach fits the person's needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that seem likely to help. That collaborative stance means approaches can shift as progress is made or needs change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let the conversation feel close to an in-person session. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for ongoing support between longer sessions or when someone prefers typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep consistent momentum toward change.