Dawne Velianoff, LMSW

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Internal Family Systems helps people identify and relate to different parts of themselves - for example protective parts, wounded parts, or inner critics - so those parts can be understood and guided toward healthier roles. This approach can be useful for addressing trauma, patterns of self-criticism, and complex emotional responses.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, avoidance behaviors, and stress management.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, creating space for clients to explore their concerns and build self-directed change. It supports growth across many life challenges by fostering autonomy and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dawne collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time and encourages clients to give feedback so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to engage in skills practice, structured interventions, and supportive coaching from varied locations while fitting therapy into everyday life.