Eva Jones, LCMHC

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so clients can name what matters and set their own goals. This approach helps with motivation, relationships, and building self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It gives straightforward tools for reducing anxious or low moods by testing unhelpful thoughts and trying out new behaviors. CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, and depression and fits well into short online sessions with home practice.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds practical skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. Skills training in distress tolerance and emotional regulation can be practiced during video or phone sessions and used between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and life demands. Treatment can shift over time as needs change, and goals are reviewed together to make sure the plan stays useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varying energy levels. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for quick check-ins, and text messaging supports brief reflections or daily tracking. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into work, caregiving, or school days while still progressing toward goals.