Kerri Brown, LMHC

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the client's perspective guides the work; it helps people feel heard and supports exploration of values like life purpose and self-love. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides structured tools to identify and reframe automatic thoughts and to change unhelpful patterns of behavior, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, and stress. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes quick, practical steps and goal-setting to generate momentum and build on existing strengths, making it a good fit for clients who want tangible progress in specific areas.

Selecting the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to consider their goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and will adapt methods as needed so the plan fits the person's life and priorities. That flexibility helps ensure techniques are meaningful and sustainable.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and different communication styles. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines, to revisit written exchanges between meetings, and to continue therapeutic work from where the client is located, supporting consistent momentum toward goals.