Therapeutic approaches and remote care

Amy commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide sessions. Client-centered work emphasizes a respectful, listening approach where the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities, helping them find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors, teaching concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills in many cases, which focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication when feelings run high. DBT-based skills can help people handle strong emotions and reduce reactive behaviors over time.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Amy will discuss goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan as you progress. The therapist works with each person to pick techniques that match their situation and learning style rather than following a single formula.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls suit deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, live chat is good for quicker back-and-forth, and messaging supports brief updates or ongoing coaching between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or daily routines while keeping care consistent.