Kafayat (Ayoka) Hannah, LISW

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following your lead; the therapist offers empathy and reflection so you can explore what matters most and set your own goals. This approach helps with identity questions, grief, and situations where someone needs a respectful space to talk.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It supports issues like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by teaching skills to shift patterns and try new coping strategies between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills. It can be useful for intense feelings, anger, relationship difficulties, and managing overwhelm in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose or blend methods based on personal goals, what has helped in the past, and practical needs. This is a shared process that can shift as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video is useful when visual connection matters, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is low, chat can suit short check-ins, and messaging lets someone share updates between appointments. These options make it simpler to book sessions around work, childcare, or travel while keeping consistent momentum.