Kathy Hurley, LMHC

Approaches that guide online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One approach focuses on processing trauma and abuse by helping a person tell their story at a pace that feels manageable, identify triggers, and build coping skills to reduce overwhelm. This work often helps with depression and grief that followed difficult events.

Another common focus is coaching-style work that supports decision-making and goal setting. In these sessions the therapist and client break big problems into small steps, set realistic targets, and track progress to improve daily functioning and work-life balance.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit. If something isn't working, adjustments are made together until a helpful path is found.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let people maintain face-to-face contact without travel, phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option, and live chat or text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins or when someone needs to reflect in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, manage appointments around caregiving, or keep sessions brief when that suits the person.