Ashley Johnson, LPC

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Ashley uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and shift the emotional patterns that keep them stuck, particularly around closeness and attachment. That approach focuses on recognizing core emotions and trying new interactional steps to feel more connected.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting held hostage by them, and then taking actions that align with personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in her work to trace how early bonds affect current relationships and to try different ways of relating that feel safer and more effective.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client look at current concerns, personal goals, and what feels most workable in sessions. They may try one method or blend techniques across approaches until something fits the client's needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues matter, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or live chat suits brief check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, quick follow-ups between sessions, and continued work when travel or time constraints make in-person meetings hard.