Catherine Goss, LCPC

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a space where a person feels heard and understood. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects back what is shared, and helps clients clarify their own goals and values. This approach is helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem, life changes, and relationship concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies with concrete skills training in areas such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT techniques are often useful for managing impulsivity, intense moods, panic symptoms, and patterns that contribute to substance use or relationship strain.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Catherine works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. That collaborative stance helps tailor care to each person's circumstances.

Online sessions using video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to stay consistent with therapy during busy or changing routines. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured skills training, reflective listening, and motivational support without requiring an in-person visit, which can improve accessibility for people who need a convenient way to connect.