Patrick Aaron (Aaron-Brown), LCSW, CSW

Approaches that guide online sessions

Patrick often combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet practical needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences, so sessions follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches skills to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns.

He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship or intimacy concerns are central. That approach helps people name and shift emotions that get in the way of connection. Together, these methods can help with communication problems, grief, parenting stress, and coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative process helps find methods that feel useful and manageable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for full conversations and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief updates, coaching-style support, or when typing is easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between visits.