Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their goals, creating space for someone to share what matters and guide the direction of sessions. It helps when people want a supportive listener who adapts to their needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and behaviors connect and offers concrete exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and manage ADHD-related challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be useful for intense mood swings or overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That might mean using CBT tools one week and DBT skills the next, or keeping sessions largely client-centered while introducing focused exercises.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing of worksheets, while phone sessions are an option if bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone needs a shorter touchpoint during the week. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and everyday life.