Gabriel Kangas, LPC

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name their emotions, then use that awareness to make different choices in relationships and personal reactions. It’s useful for people feeling stuck by strong emotional responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them while choosing actions that match your values. That approach can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, and chronic stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current trust and closeness, which can clarify patterns in relationships and communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gabriel will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that feel like a good fit. The process is collaborative so adjustments can be made if something isn’t working or if needs change over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break, live chat provides shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to access regular care while balancing work, school, and family commitments.