Dr. Ryan Hale, LPC, LCPC

Approaches that fit online sessions

Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding each person’s perspective so goals come from what matters most to them. It helps when someone needs a steady, listening presence to sort through parenting stress, grief, or life changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills for changing unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and behavior changes tied to addiction or mood disorders.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotion, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. It can help with anger, relationship conflict, and emotional ups and downs.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques in sessions, and adjust the plan based on what works best for each person. That way the work fits real life and parental responsibilities.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversations and skills practice, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat fits quick check-ins, and messaging allows brief updates between meetings. These options make it easier to use therapy around work, family obligations, and busy schedules.