ZsaZsa Jenkins, LCSW

Approaches that fit online therapy and everyday life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective before offering direction; it helps when someone needs a calm, nonjudgmental space to sort thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses practical exercises to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood management. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase emotional awareness, which can help with stress and grief.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk about goals, try methods that suit the person's style, and adjust as progress is made. That way the plan evolves with the client's needs and preferences rather than being fixed from the start.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people read facial cues and use visual worksheets, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins, live chat is useful for quick exchanges, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to stay consistent while working toward change.