Ericka Soto, LCPC

Approaches that fit into your life online

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening first and following the person's lead. The therapist creates space for people to share what matters most and then helps them clarify goals and priorities. This approach is often helpful when someone needs understanding and steady support during change.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and trying new actions to shift feelings. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday worries because it gives clear exercises to practice between sessions.

Solution-focused therapy looks for strengths and small practical steps that lead to quick improvements. It helps people find what already works for them and build on those successes to address parenting strain, relationship problems, or life transitions.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, talk about different ways of working, and tailor methods to your goals and preferences. Together you can try an approach and adjust it as needed based on what feels most helpful.

Online sessions using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options give flexibility so people can keep therapy consistent while managing work, parenting, and everyday life.