How Michele’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a plan that fits the client's goals; online sessions keep that same, respectful conversation and let the client steer what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which works well in video or phone sessions where homework and brief exercises can be reviewed together. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity, and those techniques are easy to practice between brief text check-ins or live sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Michele will talk with clients about their preferences, daily routines, and what has or hasn't helped before. From there she tailors methods and trial periods so clients can see what feels most useful without committing to a single path up front.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people maintain face-to-face connection when that matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, short reflections, and day-to-day coaching between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules while keeping the work steady and focused.