Stephanie Feliciano, LCSW

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, respect, and helping people find their own solutions. This approach is useful for people who need empathy and a nonjudgmental space to sort feelings.

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful habits. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Emotionally-focused therapy helps people understand and shift patterns in close relationships and intimacy. It’s often used when connection, attachment, or communication are sources of pain.

Finding the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they may use one method or combine elements from different approaches as needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people see nonverbal cues and work more like an in-person session. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can fit quick check-ins, brief reflections, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.