Approaches that translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person's own goals. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people notice what matters most in their lives. This approach is helpful for stress, grief, and moments of uncertainty.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses short experiments to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often include practical exercises and homework to try between meetings, which can be done easily between appointments. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name core emotions and understand how those feelings shape relationships. It’s useful for intimacy struggles and communication problems, offering specific steps to shift interaction patterns.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Sessions are flexible so the plan can change as progress is made.

Online therapy with Lara is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone calls can fit a quick check-in or someone with limited bandwidth. Messaging and live chat work well for shorter updates, journaling between sessions, and people who prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules.