Dr. Monica Dremann, CA Psychologist

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and letting clients guide what matters most. This approach helps with anxiety, self-esteem, relationship worries, and decisions about life changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical for anxiety, mood challenges, impulsivity, and addiction-related patterns because sessions often include exercises and homework to practice between meetings.

Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple breathing and awareness practices. It can help reduce stress, manage strong emotions, and support attention difficulties like ADHD when used alongside other methods.

Finding the right blend of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps and what feels manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility that many people need. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, ongoing reminders, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments and to maintain continuity when schedules change.