Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's goals and preferences. In an online session this looks like the therapist asking what matters most and shaping sessions around those priorities. It helps when someone needs practical support and a collaborative process.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Online CBT often uses short exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments that clients can do between sessions to build new habits.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognize and shift emotional responses that get in the way of connection or wellbeing. In remote sessions it can guide conversations about attachment, trust, and emotional patterns to improve relationships with self and others.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Lauren will work together with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative decision is revisited as progress is made.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and different communication preferences. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or school routines.