Chandra Betts, LCSW, LMSW

Therapeutic approaches that fit online care

Chandra often uses Client-Centered therapy, which means the session is guided by the person’s needs and priorities while the therapist listens and reflects. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and make decisions at their own pace.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and mood problems because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used for emotion regulation and managing intense feelings or impulsivity. These skills teach breathing, grounding, and problem-solving tools people can use in the moment when emotions spike.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That way the plan grows from the person’s needs and preferences, not from a fixed template.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter option is needed. Live chat and text let people check in between appointments or use shorter check-ins during a busy day. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or caregiving schedules while keeping the same therapeutic methods.