Jude Patton, LMFT

Evidence-Informed Approaches Adapted for Online Work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely to a person's story and building a respectful therapeutic relationship; it helps people feel understood and supports personal growth through the client's own insights. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and attention-related challenges. Narrative therapy helps people reframe and rewrite problematic narratives about themselves, creating space for alternative meanings and new possibilities.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful and doable. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy aligns with a client's needs, values, and preferences over time.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging increase flexibility by allowing appointments from many locations and fitting different scheduling needs. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, try brief check-ins between longer appointments, and access licensed professionals without relocating, which can be helpful for people with busy lives or mobility constraints.