Lauren Scogin, LICSW, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people name their priorities and strengths. It is useful when someone wants a steady, accepting space to sort through feelings and decisions.

Emotionally focused therapy helps people identify core emotions and patterns that show up in relationships and personal reactions. It can be helpful for healing attachment wounds, managing grief, and improving how someone connects with others.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and body sensations so strong feelings feel less overwhelming. It pairs well with other methods for managing anxiety, stress, and mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative planning can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different days and routines. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat or text fits short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep regular contact between sessions.