Dr. Julie McCune, LPCC

Approaches for emotions, behavior, and mindful change

Dr. McCune often integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into online work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on helping people identify and name core emotions and the interaction patterns that keep them stuck, which can be useful for relationship distress and intimacy-related struggles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them while clarifying values and committed action to move toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns like avoidance or rumination.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, past experiences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed based on what works in real life.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversations, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat formats work well for brief check-ins or ongoing skill practice. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while maintaining consistent support.