Shelley Janz, LCSW

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helping people set their own goals and move at a comfortable pace. This approach is useful when someone needs a respectful space to talk through their concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into concrete parts and teaches simple tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and managing stress day to day.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shelley will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She may combine approaches and adjust them as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit everyday life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick updates, brief coaching, or people who prefer writing.

These options provide flexibility so therapy can fit work, caregiving, or health limitations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, set goals, and track progress over time.