Katrice M Campbell, LMHC

How evidence-based approaches work online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It helps with anger, mood fluctuations, and day-to-day coping by giving simple tools to change how someone reacts to stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief practices to calm strong emotions and return attention to the present moment. These techniques are useful for trauma recovery, anxiety, and managing intense mood shifts. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and practical steps. It is often used when people want quicker progress on parenting challenges, relationship problems, or rebuilding after loss. Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that seem most helpful. They adjust the plan over time based on what works and what doesn’t. Online formats make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls let people meet face to face when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement or a brief check-in is preferable. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short updates, homework checks, and ongoing support between sessions. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels while keeping the same goal of practical progress and clearer daily routines.