Steven Goe, LCSW

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting space where people can say what they really think and feel. In practice that means the therapist listens carefully, reflects back what he hears, and helps clients decide their own goals and next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thought patterns that contribute to distress and replaces them with more helpful ways of thinking. It is practical and problem-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem concerns.

Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on goals and small changes that lead toward them. Sessions often include setting clear, short-term steps clients can try right away to see what works.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with clients about their needs, preferences, and goals, and together they will pick or combine methods that fit. That collaborative planning can change as progress is made or new needs appear.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can fit brief check-ins, ongoing coaching-style support, or people who prefer writing over speaking. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.