How evidence-based approaches work online

Mckenzie uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and build skills. One common approach focuses on teaching specific coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breath work, grounding, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm. These tools are practical and can be practiced between sessions to manage day-to-day challenges.

Another approach emphasizes gradual processing and stabilization for people affected by trauma and abuse. That work often starts with safety and coping strategies, then moves at a pace the person can handle while learning ways to reduce reactive patterns and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs and comfort. If something doesn’t fit, she will adjust the plan so the work feels useful and doable for you.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you have a face-to-face conversation and practice skills together. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break or a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging are useful for short updates, skill coaching, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.