Dr. Dorothea Stanley

Therapeutic approaches online and how they help

Dr. Stanley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to teach practical skills for changing reactions and behaviors; this approach can be useful for anxiety, anger, grief responses, and self-esteem work. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and intimacy-related concerns, helping clients understand and shift interaction styles. Client-Centered Therapy is another key component of her work, offering a respectful, empathetic space where clients lead the discovery of meaning and decide what changes feel right for them.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is seen as a collaborative process. She works with each client to assess goals, preferences, and what feels most effective in session, and then adapts methods over time so the work remains aligned with the client’s needs.

Online therapy with her is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or to maintain continuity through transitions. These options provide flexibility for different communication styles and practical constraints while allowing the same therapeutic approaches and collaboration that inform her in-person work.