Luqretia Stuckey, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions use that lens to notice how people connect, withdraw, or seek closeness, and then practice different responses that improve relationships and intimacy.

Client-centered therapy centers the person’s goals and experience. In remote sessions this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what’s important, and helps clarify choices and next steps for depression, anxiety, or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, mood struggles, and managing addictive urges, and can be adapted into short exercises done between online meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That assessment can shift over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.

Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls let the therapist see nonverbal cues and work through skills in real time. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat or text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around life demands.