Katherine "Kate" Tower, LCSW

How Gottman, ACT, and Mindfulness Translate Online

Gottman-informed work focuses on improving communication, reducing conflict cycles, and increasing positive interactions; online sessions let clients practice communication skills and feedback in real time. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clearer values and flexible action when feelings are hard to change, and it often uses brief exercises that fit well into phone or text check-ins. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus, which can be practiced between sessions and reviewed during video meetings. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and daily life. That might mean using ACT techniques one week, practicing mindfulness exercises the next, and applying Gottman-based communication tools when relationship issues arise. Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls replicate face-to-face conversation and allow for visible cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can work well for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates, try exercises, and get brief coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or busy schedules while maintaining continuity of care.