Roseanne King, LCSW

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a helpful therapeutic relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to talk through parenting worries or family tension.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses simple, practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes short at-home practice and clear steps you can try between sessions, which work well over video or text. CBT is helpful for anxiety, low mood, and stress related to parenting roles.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for handling intense emotions and improving communication. Those skills can be practiced in real time and reinforced through messaging or brief check-ins, making them a strong fit for people who need tools for anger or emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try different methods to see what fits best. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that matches your day-to-day life and what you want to change.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat can support quicker check-ins, and text messaging works for ongoing, short updates. These options make it easier to fit care around work, childcare, and busy schedules while continuing skill practice between meetings.