Katrina Lane , LPC, LCMHC

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and experiences guide the work. This approach helps with self-esteem, life transitions, relationship concerns, and building greater self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful situations. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies and offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Katrina collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. This shared decision-making helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, remove geographic barriers, and provide continuity when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, process experiences, and support change in ways that are flexible and accessible for many people.