Rafaela DeSoto-Ray, LPC

Approaches that guide remote parenting support

Client-centered therapy starts by putting the person's own goals and experience at the center of work. The therapist listens without judgment and helps people build on strengths they already have, which is useful when parents want practical changes in family life.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete tools for managing anxiety, sleep problems, and mood changes by practicing new thinking patterns and actions between sessions.

Solution-focused therapy hones in on what is already working and on small, achievable steps forward. This approach is helpful when someone needs short-term plans for specific parenting challenges or quick ways to reduce daily stress.

Figuring out the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust over time. That collaborative process helps make sure the work stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy lets people connect using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls give face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can fit into a busy day with less bandwidth, live chat is good for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into family routines and work schedules.