Majesty Purvis, LCMHC

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's goals. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what they say, and helps them discover their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs acceptance and space to sort feelings and choices.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It includes practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress because it gives clear tools to try between sessions.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes grounding, distress tolerance, and communication techniques that help when emotions feel overwhelming or reactive.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed so the plan fits the person's life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can be handy for brief updates, skill practice, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity across life changes.