Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Dr. Hurt commonly blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address day-to-day struggles. Client-centered therapy means sessions start with listening and honoring each person's goals, helping them steer the work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and manage attention-related challenges.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal interactions. Those skills are practical and can be practiced between sessions to help with anger, relationship strain, and stress regulation. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative decision made together based on the client's needs and goals.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video allows face-to-face conversation for skill practice, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing coaching or short updates. These options help people keep momentum while balancing work, parenting, or other responsibilities.