How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy puts the person's needs and goals first by creating room to talk and be heard; online sessions follow that same pattern with the therapist asking questions and reflecting to clarify what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete exercises and homework, which can be assigned and reviewed during video or text exchanges. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be practiced between sessions and reviewed together remotely.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick techniques that fit the client's goals, preferences, and daily routine. That may mean starting with skills for managing strong emotions, then adding cognitive work to shift patterns of thinking, or simplifying things into short practice tasks people can do between contacts.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills coaching and role play. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick updates, brief coping supports, or when someone prefers writing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between sessions.