Nancy Bodnar, LCSW

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and active listening to help clients explore their concerns and identify personal strengths; this approach is useful for building trust and clarifying goals around relationships, self esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and other symptoms. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that can support coping with anxiety, grief, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then integrates methods that fit the client’s situation rather than relying on a single model. This collaborative planning helps tailor goals and exercises to what will be most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats allow continuity of care across different contexts and make it easier to receive timely support while balancing work, family, and other commitments.