Christine Vollmer, LCSW

Approaches for online therapy and practical tools

Client-centered work focuses on each person’s priorities and brings attention to what matters most to them. It involves listening closely and shaping sessions around the goals the client names, which can help with self-esteem, identity, and life transitions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people spot thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practice small changes. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day struggles because it creates concrete skills to try between sessions.

Mindfulness therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during upsetting moments. These practices pair well with other approaches when strong feelings or sleep and eating problems are involved.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Christine will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat and text are useful for brief check-ins or reflection between meetings. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, consistent follow-up, and different ways to practice skills outside session.