Janessa Rodriguez, LPC

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the person’s lead to help them understand their feelings and choices. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns by making sure the work matches what matters to the client.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into concrete pieces and uses small experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and managing daily stressors.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and improve focus. These practices can be short check-ins during a busy day or longer exercises to handle strong emotions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That joint decision is revisited as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation; phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited; chat or text can work for brief check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep consistent momentum toward goals.