Sonya Drottar

Practical approaches for online care and coping

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches concrete strategies to change reactions and behaviors; it is often used to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and address relationship or coping difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and accepting difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful action, which can be useful for grief, chronic pain, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of work, supporting people who need empathy and space to process difficult emotions.

Determining which approach feels most useful is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and tailor methods accordingly rather than applying a single fixed technique. This shared decision-making helps ensure the plan fits the client’s needs.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or maintain continuity during life changes. These formats let licensed professionals provide regular, accessible support while adapting pace and contact style to what works best for each client.