Jennifer Hogue, LMHC

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change how they feel. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday struggles since it focuses on practical steps and short exercises. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is another frequent tool; it teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating stress without acting on impulse. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy complements these by helping people identify their values and commit to small actions that align with those values, which can be helpful when navigating life changes or parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels doable, then adjust methods as needed. Sessions are designed to be interactive, with space for practicing skills together and planning short exercises to try between meetings.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and coaching. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text work well for brief updates, skill reminders, or when someone prefers written conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain steady progress over time.