Practical approaches for online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, mirrors what she hears, and helps clients identify their own goals and next steps. This approach is helpful when someone wants their concerns heard and validated before moving to strategies.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches skills to change them. It often involves short exercises and homework so people can practice new ways of thinking between sessions. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, realistic changes and immediate goals to build momentum and clarity.

Meghan treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will talk with clients about what feels useful, try methods that match personal goals, and adjust the plan over time. The choice of approach depends on each person’s needs, preferences, and goals.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, reminders, or when someone prefers a written format. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.