How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns. In practice this means sessions start by making space for what matters most to the client and building a trusting working relationship. It helps people who need support processing emotions and figuring out what they want to change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. The therapist and client identify unhelpful patterns and practice concrete skills to shift them. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related routines, and panic symptoms.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps toward a clear goal. Sessions often include setting targets, noticing what’s already working, and rehearsing new habits between meetings. It suits people who want focused, short-term progress on specific problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Whitney will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. The process is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when being onscreen isn't desired. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when written reflections are helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep continuity across life changes.