Brittany Kingsbury, LCSW

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) frames distress as arising from different parts within a person, and work in this model involves gently identifying and dialoguing with those parts to promote healing and internal harmony; it can be useful for trauma, persistent anxious or self-critical patterns, and complex emotional work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take meaningful action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings, which is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and motivation-related struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead and offers support that honors the client’s own pace and goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client's goals, preferences, and presenting concerns together with them and may integrate elements from different models to create a tailored plan that fits the person's needs rather than prescribing a single method from the start.

Online therapy with Brittany is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible around work, family, and other commitments. These options let clients maintain continuity of care from their home or other convenient locations and allow sessions to be adapted to what feels most accessible and effective for each individual.