Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy starts by placing the person's priorities at the center of the work. The therapist focuses on listening, understanding how life feels right now, and adjusting the pace and topics to fit each person's needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, adds skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and stronger communication when feelings run high. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Janet will talk with the person about goals, try a few techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That means testing small skills in session and making changes as needed so therapy stays relevant to day-to-day life. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice interactions in real time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good option for a focused conversation. Live chat and text messaging allow short check-ins, homework prompts, and support between sessions. Together these options provide flexibility and different ways to use therapeutic tools.