Therapeutic approaches and online options

Lois uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and build skills. One common approach focuses on helping people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors, then practice alternative responses to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach helps with everyday worries and depressive episodes. Another practical method centers on coping strategies for trauma and addiction, teaching pacing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to handle cravings or overwhelming memories. These techniques aim to make moments of crisis more manageable and to build steady skills over time.

Finding the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify goals, try methods that fit each person's needs, and adjust based on what helps most. That way the plan evolves if something isn't working or priorities change.

Online therapy is offered through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use written tools when that feels most helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep pace with progress.