Sabrina Fiaz, LCSW, CSW

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques are adaptable to remote formats and focus on clear steps people can use between sessions. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills and practical routines to reduce stress and manage emotions; this helps with anxiety, parenting strain, and day-to-day overwhelm. Another approach concentrates on understanding relationship patterns and improving communication by practicing new interaction skills; that often helps with commitment worries, codependency, and blended family tensions. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means reviewing what has and hasn’t helped in the past, agreeing on short-term goals, and adjusting techniques as progress is made. Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls recreate an in-person conversation and allow visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, handle brief updates, or fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, parenting, and other responsibilities.