Daveisha Tanck, LCSW

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and making the session about your priorities. It helps people feel heard and guides conversations around what matters most to them during stress, parenting struggles, and relationship issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It teaches simple tools to notice unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety or improve mood. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and comfort level. That might mean starting with listening and support, then adding CBT skills or solution-focused steps for quick changes. Online formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or being on camera is difficult. Live chat or text-based messaging are helpful for short check-ins, clarifying homework, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options aim to increase flexibility and accessibility, so people can use therapeutic tools where and when they need them most.