Nina Foster, LPC

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. It prioritizes the client's goals and lets conversations guide what comes next, which works well in video or phone sessions where personalized attention matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches specific skills and exercises people can practice between sessions, making it a good fit for live video work and text or chat check-ins that reinforce homework.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and simple breath or grounding practices. These techniques are easy to teach over video or phone and can be used during short messaging check-ins to help manage stress and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the first few sessions. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may combine listening-focused work with skills-based CBT or brief solution-focused plans depending on what helps most.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, updates, or quick coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and continue progress when schedules are tight.