Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and helps build a trusting, collaborative relationship. It centers on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and helping people make their own decisions about change.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors, which can be used between sessions to track progress.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are practical and often taught in short exercises or worksheets that work well in remote sessions.

Monica will work with each person to decide which approaches fit best. That process is collaborative - she helps identify goals, tries methods that match those goals, and adjusts the plan based on what helps most.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit care into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when discussion and nonverbal cues matter. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick reflections, ongoing support, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options increase flexibility so therapy can match schedules and communication preferences.