How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person sets goals and the therapist follows their lead. Online sessions let that work continue through conversation, reflection, and steady feedback about what feels most helpful.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change patterns that cause distress. Delivered by video or phone, CBT often uses brief exercises, homework, and check-ins to practice new skills between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. Online DBT-style work can focus on short skills coaching, structured practice, and using text or chat for quick strategy reminders when emotions spike.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ali will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make scheduling more flexible. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are helpful for brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or ongoing reminders between meetings. These options let people fit care into busy days and try different ways of working to see what helps most.