Angela Hamlin, LMFT

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s concerns in a nonjudgmental way. It helps people feel heard and clarify what matters most to them, which can support work on relationships, parenting, or life purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then tests small behavior or thinking changes. This approach suits anxiety, panic, depression, and patterns that keep repeating in relationships.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation. These exercises can be short and work well during a brief video or phone check-in.

Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, try approaches, and adjust as needed so the plan fits the client's priorities and daily life.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face connection for skills practice and role play. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging supports quick check-ins, brief coaching, or follow-up between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling parenting, work, or caregiving responsibilities.