Jose Baltazar, LCSW

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. Sessions aim to give someone space to tell their story and set goals at their own pace, which is useful for stress, grief, and parenting concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, panic, depression, and managing day-to-day parenting challenges by building concrete coping strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. Those skills can help with intense emotions, relationship or intimacy struggles, and addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan as needed. That way treatment fits the client's needs, preferences, and the issues they want to address.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people keep visual contact and work through material in depth. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick skill reminders, and ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to stay consistent with care while balancing parenting and other commitments.