Michael DellaRocca, LMFT

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical changes. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete coping strategies for anxiety and panic, like breathing techniques, grounding, and short behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance. These tools are useful for stress, panic attacks, and social anxiety.

Another emphasis is communication-focused work that helps people notice interaction patterns and try new ways of speaking and listening. This kind of approach helps with relationship struggles, communication problems, and conflicts that show up around parenting or workplace issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Michael collaborates with each person to identify goals and tries methods that suit their needs and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time based on what helps and what doesn’t, so treatment remains practical and goal-directed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option and work for focused check-ins. Live chat and messaging let people check in between meetings or use shorter, flexible exchanges when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on useful, evidence-based work.