Michelle Curry, LCSW

Approaches that translate to online care

Somatic work helps people tune into bodily signals like tightness, breath, or tension and link those sensations to emotions and memories. It can be useful for panic, trauma responses, and chronic stress where the body holds distress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it emphasizes practical steps tied to what matters most.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in relationships and how they influence current connections. It can help people who struggle with trust, abandonment fears, codependency, or recurring relationship problems by identifying repeating dynamics and trying different responses.

Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions feel helpful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to continue work between sessions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, guide somatic awareness, and support steps toward clearer relationships and better stress management.