Maria Serrano, LPC

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they hear, and helps the person clarify values and goals. This approach can help people who want a respectful space to make sense of their feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, depressive thoughts, and daily stressors that affect parenting and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about what feels most helpful and try different techniques as needed. That collaborative process lets people shape goals and choose tools that match their needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls are close to an in-person visit and work well for conversations that benefit from seeing each other. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients send short check-ins or updates between sessions and are useful for ongoing support or quick problem-solving. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around a busy schedule.