Emily Gallagher, LISW

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy centers on the person in front of the therapist. It means sessions focus on the client's priorities, with the therapist reflecting concerns and helping the client find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through parenting stress or relationship worries.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety or shift unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT is useful for stress, depression, and day-to-day coping skills.

The Gottman Method offers structured tools for improving communication and managing conflict in relationships. When relationship patterns are a concern, those techniques can guide clearer conversations and better problem solving.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try different approaches and choose what feels most helpful based on goals and day-to-day needs. Clients help shape the plan and pace of work.

Online therapy allows meetings by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions support face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, quick skill practice, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to schedule therapy around busy parenting and work life.