Bonnie Fagan, LMFT

Approach and online therapy options

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and values each individual's perspective. It involves open listening, reflecting back what the client says, and helping people name what matters most to them. This approach is helpful for parents and adults who want a respectful, validating space to sort through feelings and options.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and tests small changes to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is practical for anxiety, mood concerns, and everyday parenting stress because it offers homework-style steps and concrete coping skills.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on immediate goals and scalable changes. It helps people identify what is already working, set short-term targets, and try simple strategies that build momentum quickly.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and current needs. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let you use visual cues and a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can fit into a commute or a shorter break. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing support between meetings. These options are intended to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy schedule.