Samantha Hughes, LPC

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy invites the therapist to follow the client's lead, reflect what they say, and help them make their own choices; it supports issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions by focusing on the person's strengths and goals. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices and helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and feelings so they can respond rather than react; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and mood regulation. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and boost their motivation to take steps forward, useful for career shifts, eating concerns, and ongoing behavior change.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods together and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative process makes it easier to tailor techniques to each person's situation.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins, and text-based messaging or asynchronous messages let clients reflect in writing between sessions. These options provide flexibility for working adults, people managing busy schedules, and those who prefer shorter or written interactions while still receiving ongoing therapeutic support.