Christina Steele-Lietz, LMSW, LCSW

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people notice and relate to the different parts of their inner experience, creating a gentler relationship with emotions and patterns that can arise from anxiety, trauma, or self-criticism. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so clients can act in ways that matter to them despite discomfort. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and unconditional positive regard, creating a supportive space for exploration and growth.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. Christina works with each person to assess their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, blending elements of IFS, ACT, and client-centered work as appropriate to create a personalized plan. This flexibility allows the therapeutic relationship itself to guide which methods are emphasized over time.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain continuity when schedules or circumstances change. These formats offer greater access and scheduling flexibility while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support across distance.