Terry Massey

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change those patterns. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist supports the client’s own capacity for growth by reflecting, listening, and providing empathic presence. This approach is useful for building self-esteem and working through relational or identity concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to emotional experience and attachment patterns in close relationships, helping partners or family members notice and change interaction cycles that maintain distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person or couple to identify goals, combine techniques where appropriate, and adjust methods over time so the work fits the client’s needs and preferences rather than relying on a single formula.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or geographic constraints while still allowing for focused skill-building, reflective conversation, and relationship work with a licensed professional.