Mary Dallman, LMFT

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and skills. One common approach helps people build coping strategies for cravings and urges, teaching behavioral techniques and daily routines to reduce the power of addictive impulses. This approach is practical and task-focused, useful for addictions and related patterns. Another approach emphasizes coping with loss and shifting routines after bereavement. It involves creating small, manageable activities and learning ways to tolerate strong feelings so daily life can feel steadier again. This work often helps people with grief and isolation by restoring a sense of forward motion. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what helps most. Online sessions make this flexible work easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are available for quick check-ins, reflections between sessions, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options help people keep momentum and practice skills in day-to-day settings.