Blakely Adams, LSCSW

Practical approaches for online care

Blakely often uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT techniques are helpful when feelings feel overwhelming or when someone needs clearer ways to cope with stress.

She also draws on Narrative Therapy to help people examine and re-author the stories they tell about themselves. That approach can be useful for identity questions, family of origin issues, and situations where a shift in perspective opens new choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Blakely will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. She describes options, tries techniques in session, and adjusts the plan based on what feels most useful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets you use body language and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are practical for short check-ins, brief coping plans, or when scheduling a longer session is difficult.

These formats allow someone juggling work, parenting, or caregiving responsibilities to fit therapy into a busy week and keep momentum between longer appointments.