Approaches that translate to online therapy

Cherry uses client-centered therapy to keep the focus on each person's goals and priorities. That means sessions begin with the client's concerns and the therapist follows the pace the person sets, which can help when life feels busy or chaotic.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy, a hands-on method that identifies patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related organization and routines, and coping with change because it turns insights into concrete skills to practice between sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Cherry will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. This might mean trying a skill-based CBT exercise one week and using mindfulness or DBT techniques the next, then checking what helped most.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice skills in real time, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging suit quick updates or people who prefer written conversation. These options give flexibility while keeping the therapeutic focus on practical change and skill building.