Therapeutic approaches for online support

Christi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach teaches short-term coping skills for anxiety and panic attacks, such as grounding exercises and slow-breathing methods that can reduce immediate distress. These skills are useful when panic or high anxiety makes daily tasks hard to manage.

She also uses trauma-informed methods to address the effects of past abuse and overwhelming events. This work moves at a person's pace and mixes safety and stabilization with gradual processing when the person is ready. It helps reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms and builds a sense of control over triggers.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences and may try different techniques until a good fit is found. Clients and the therapist regularly check progress and adjust the plan together.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face interaction and more in-depth work, while phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, skill practice between sessions, or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments.