Betsy Offermann, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Many clients benefit from structured, skills-focused methods that teach specific ways to manage symptoms. One common approach uses practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, helping people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses in daily life. This can be useful for sleep disruption, panic, and ongoing worry.

Another approach focuses on processing and coping after traumatic experiences. It emphasizes stabilizing emotions, building safety in the present, and developing tools to reduce reactivity to reminders of trauma. This work supports recovery from post-traumatic stress, sexual assault, and related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, suggest techniques that match your needs, and adjust the plan over time so it fits how you want to work.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or caregiving duties. Video calls let you use face-to-face time when discussion benefits from visual cues. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier when you need to step away briefly. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, shorter reflections, or ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or travel routines.