D'Ambra Ramsey, LCSW, LSCSW

How D'Ambra Uses Therapy Models Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard while they talk through their goals and worries, and it often sets the tone for the rest of the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior and can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It is useful when feelings feel overwhelming or when communication breaks down.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and try different techniques together. That collaborative process helps match methods to the client's needs, goals, and personal preferences rather than assuming one way will fit everyone.

Online therapy lets people use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skills practice, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed, and messaging can fit quick updates or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while still focusing on practical tools and steady progress.