Dagmar Mirabal, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dagmar draws from client-centered therapy to create a respectful space where the client leads the conversation and their priorities guide the work. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive listener to sort through feelings and decide what matters most.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. That work is useful for anxiety, mood difficulties, and patterns that produce stress because it focuses on practical ways to change thinking and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dagmar partners with each person to test methods and adjust the plan based on needs, goals, and preferences. She discusses options and collaborates on goals so treatment fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper dialogue, phone calls are helpful when bandwidth is limited, chat supports brief check-ins, and messaging works well for people who prefer writing or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy days while keeping focus on clear goals and follow-through.