How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting collaboration. Online sessions use conversation and reflective questions to help people identify what matters, set goals, and try new behaviors between meetings. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce anxiety and improve sleep; these practices can be guided over video or by text prompts during messaging exchanges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that uses guided attention and bilateral stimulation to process distressing memories; some elements of EMDR can be adapted for use in video or phone sessions when appropriate.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the client's needs, goals, and comfort level. That may mean starting with conversation and mindfulness, then adding trauma-focused work if it seems helpful. Pace and methods are adjusted based on ongoing feedback.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you work face to face when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule during a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels simpler than talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals.