Dr. Ravyn Rooney, LCSW

Therapy approaches and online options that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people tap into their strengths to decide next steps. This approach works well for those who want a supportive space to make sense of what they are feeling.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful habits and reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT often helps with stress, anxiety, and self-esteem work.

Motivational interviewing is a brief, conversational method that helps people resolve ambivalence and build motivation for change. It can be useful when someone is stuck deciding whether to try new coping skills or make life changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean trying CBT tools for a few weeks and then shifting to more narrative or goal-focused work as things change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people see facial cues and hold longer sessions. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins, quick coaching, and ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.