Dr. Mechelle Jungsten, LMFT

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take small, purposeful steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and people trying to change long-standing habits. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current connections; it aims to improve how people relate, trust, and regulate emotions within close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by teaching concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors to see what works.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on goals, preferences, and how a person responds in early sessions. Plans are revised as needed so the approach stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to add flexibility. Video is useful for standard therapy visits and face-to-face style interactions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers shorter written exchanges. These options make it easier to fit care into work, travel, or caregiving schedules while keeping the focus on progress and usable skills.