Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Pridgett uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear strategies and practical change. One approach centers on skills-building to manage anxiety and strong emotions through paced breathing, grounding exercises, and step-by-step behavioral experiments that test new ways of coping. These tools are helpful for panic, stress, and reactivity.

Another common focus is trauma-informed care that helps people make sense of painful events and reduce the hold those memories have on daily life. Work here often includes learning ways to tolerate distress, identify triggers, and practice safer patterns in relationships and self-care.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend strategies to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this kind of work. Video calls let the therapist and client meet face-to-face for in-depth conversation and demonstrations of coping skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support quick reflections, brief coaching, and between-session contact when practicing new skills.