Amy Helm

Using Collaborative Approaches in Online Therapy

Amy integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a strong therapeutic relationship so the client feels heard and understood; it helps when people need a supportive space to process emotions and life changes. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that sustain stress or substance use. She also uses motivational interviewing techniques to explore ambivalence and support motivation for change, particularly around addiction and health-related goals.

Finding the right blend of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will assess each person’s needs, preferences, and goals and adapt the approach over time so clients feel involved in treatment decisions and clear about next steps. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions to what works best for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible access to these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit regular work on goals into a busy life, maintain continuity when schedules shift, and practice therapeutic skills between sessions. Licensed professionals can deliver the same relational support and practical strategies remotely while accommodating different communication preferences and daily routines.