Yelitza Gallimore, LCMHC

Approaches that guide online work and practical support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s experience. It means the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what they hear, and helps people make their own choices about change. This approach is useful for building trust and for working through anxiety or identity-related concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It teaches simple skills to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing stress in everyday situations.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and to bodily experience. It helps reduce reactivity and build calmer ways of responding to strong emotions. People who struggle with overwhelming feelings or rumination often find these practices helpful.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, preferences, and how they process information. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting along the way.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into real life. Video calls give face-to-face time for skill teaching and emotional work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when being off camera feels easier. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, do short check-ins, or manage quick coaching moments. These options provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles.