Jennifer Schultz-Price, LPC

Approaches and online therapy options

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person rather than labels. It involves active listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions; it works well for building self-esteem and navigating parenting stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking, reduce anxiety, and manage mood symptoms like depression or bipolar-related challenges.

Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on small, concrete steps that lead to change. It’s goal-oriented and useful when someone wants quick, practical ways to handle a specific problem such as relationship strain or coping with loss.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and text messages offer ongoing, flexible communication for people who prefer writing or need brief check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around parenting and daily life.