Christianna Sullivan, LCSW, LCPC

Approaches that guide online parenting support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are. The therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead to uncover goals and next steps, which helps when someone needs a calm space to sort parenting or life concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These tools can help with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and staying present during difficult family interactions.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, concrete changes that make daily life easier. It is useful for parents and adults who want specific strategies to handle stress, improve routines, or tackle a single problem without long-term planning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. This is a shared process that can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online formats offer practical benefits for busy parents and adults. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can be a quick check-in, and text messaging supports brief reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to schedule consistent care and try different formats to see what fits best.