Maricia Thompson

Integrating Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and builds practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and confidence work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring and strengthening a person's own motivation for change, which can be useful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about goals. Narrative Therapy encourages clients to separate themselves from their problems by examining the stories they tell about their lives, which can open new perspectives on identity and relationships.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process, and this therapist works collaboratively to tailor methods to each client's needs, goals, and preferences. She draws from different techniques and adjusts the plan over time so clients can find what helps them make progress at a sustainable pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule regular sessions and access support from wherever the client is located in the therapist's service area. These formats can support ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and varied ways to engage with therapy that match a client's lifestyle and communication style.