Kristi Rakes, LCSW, LISW-CP

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Client-centered therapy begins by treating the person as the expert on their life and aims to create open, nonjudgmental conversations that guide change. It is useful for people who want a safe space to talk and to build goals at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical steps to change mood and behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques are often paired with other approaches to manage stress, overwhelm, and racing thoughts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose or combine methods based on what feels most useful. Goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints shape the plan and are adjusted over time.

Online sessions make regular work possible around busy schedules. Video calls are close to an in-person visit and allow visual connection. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a commute break or a lunch hour. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, shorter updates, or continued work between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to keep up with while staying focused on real progress.