Michael Dautrich, LCSW

Approaches that fit online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building on each person's own strengths. In practice that means the therapist asks about daily struggles, reflects what matters to the client, and helps set goals that feel achievable. This approach can help people who need a calm, steady space to talk about anxiety or life stress.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. Sessions involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new ways of responding. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with changes in work or relationships.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase focus. It can be helpful when stress, panic, or chronic pain make it hard to think clearly.

Finding the right approach is something the therapist will do together with the client. Michael will talk about goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to choose tools that fit the person's life and schedule.

Online sessions offer flexibility and multiple ways to connect. Video calls let the conversation feel most like an in-person meeting. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel routines.