How Makeda’s Approaches Shape Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. The therapist creates space for people to say what matters and helps them set goals that feel doable. Motivational Interviewing uses open questions and gentle reflection to build readiness for change and to tackle habits like substance use or avoidance. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps rewrite those stories to highlight strengths and alternatives.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Makeda will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will try methods that fit. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit daily life. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, shorter reflections between sessions, or when a written format feels easier. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, a caregiving schedule, or a busy week.