Dr. Amanda Baker, LMFT

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and changing emotional responses that shape relationship patterns. Online sessions can help people identify their core feelings, practice new ways of relating, and rehearse different interactions in real time. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and take committed action toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. In remote sessions this often looks like values clarification, behavioral experiments, and short between-session practices. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current relationships and trust. Through conversation and guided reflection, clients can notice patterns and try new ways of connecting with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Dr. Baker will work together with each client to choose or combine methods based on the client’s goals, needs, and comfort level. That collaborative process includes checking in on what feels useful and shifting focus when needed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing to talking. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to maintain continuity across work, travel, or caregiving responsibilities.