Martha Kuhn, LPC

How Martha’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so people can name what matters most to them; it helps with stress, relationship concerns, and parenting questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers concrete exercises to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or sleep and eating concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills that can be useful for intense emotions, anger, or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That may mean trying CBT skills one week and a solution-focused goal-setting tool the next, then adjusting based on what helps.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging allow for ongoing reflection and brief coaching between scheduled sessions. These options help people fit support into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while using the therapist’s approaches in practical ways.