Benjamin 'Ben' Galloso, LICSW, LCSW

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work

Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters most to the client. The therapist listens carefully and follows the client's priorities to set goals and shape sessions. This approach helps people who want practical support and a respectful space to work through personal concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple skill-based techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, addiction-related thinking, and mood regulation.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, helps people notice emotions and how they affect relationships and personal choices. It supports stronger emotional awareness and better communication patterns, which can improve intimacy and reduce conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and needs. That might mean combining talking work, CBT exercises, EFT-based reflections, and occasional light hypnotherapy when it is agreed upon.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging works well for short check-ins or when people prefer written communication. These options make scheduling easier and let clients use the format that fits their day-to-day life.