Dana Piergiovanni, LPC

Approaches that guide online parenting support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgment. It helps parents and caregivers talk through hard moments, name what matters most, and set goals that feel realistic.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It teaches simple strategies to change unhelpful thinking and build routines that lower anxiety or improve mood, which can be useful for parenting stress and everyday coping.

Solution-Focused Therapy highlights small, practical steps that lead to noticeable change. Sessions often set short-term goals and try experiments between meetings to see what helps family life run more smoothly.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will work with the person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort. Approaches can be mixed and adjusted over time based on what proves helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a shorter break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coping tips, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy parenting schedule and to try different ways of connecting.