Danielle Ficken, LCMHC

How her approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and showing empathy so people can explore feelings at their own pace; it helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to talk about stress, relationship concerns, or self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to clarify values and boost motivation for change, often used when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps.

Choosing the best approach is a shared process. Danielle will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then recommend methods to try. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress and feedback guide the work together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which give flexibility for different needs. Video calls work well for longer therapy conversations, phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth, live chat offers written back-and-forth in real time, and messaging lets people check in between sessions or use short updates. These options help people fit counseling into busy schedules and find the communication style that feels most comfortable.