Marsha Hatchel, LCSW

How evidence-based approaches work online

Marsha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build skills. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing alternative responses; this helps reduce anxiety and low mood by changing how people react to stressful situations. Another approach concentrates on building coping skills and small behavioral changes, which is useful for managing stress, chronic health challenges, and boosting self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. Marsha adapts techniques over time, checking in about what is working and what needs to change so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this practice. Video calls let conversations feel more like in-person meetings and are good for in-depth sessions. Phone sessions are helpful when someone prefers not to use video or needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging offer flexible, on-the-go options for brief support, homework prompts, or coaching between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.