Dr. Miles Matise

Using CBT and Client-Centered Tools in Online Care

Dr. Matise often employs cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for reducing anxiety, managing stress, and addressing depression or addictive behaviors. He also integrates client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals to create a supportive environment for growth. These approaches can be combined with targeted interventions such as EMDR for trauma processing or Gottman-informed techniques for relationship concerns when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client’s concerns, values, and goals together with the client and recommend methods that fit the situation, adjusting the plan over time as needs evolve. This cooperative stance helps ensure therapy aligns with personal preferences and produces useful, practical steps forward.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for people with varying schedules and locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access timely support, and use chosen therapeutic techniques in ways that work with each client’s daily life.