Judith Hauser, LMSW, LCSW

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. In online sessions this looks like open conversation and reflection so the therapist can learn what matters most to the client and support their own problem-solving.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. In remote sessions a therapist and client use concrete exercises, worksheets, and short practice tasks to test new ways of thinking between meetings.

Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on current strengths and practical steps. The work is short-term and goal oriented, which can fit well into busy schedules and parenting routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with the client to pick methods that match goals, needs, and everyday life. If something isn’t helping, they adjust the plan together so progress stays realistic and manageable.

Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or follow-up between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work, and caregiving obligations.