Dr. Joseph Lukas-Drouillard Hogan, LISW, LCSW

Approaches that fit online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on attentive listening and building a respectful connection. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflecting concerns and values so people feel heard and understood. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through parenting stress or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses clear steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes small homework tasks and practical techniques for anxiety, sleep problems, or mood changes. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that helps people clarify their own goals and find internal reasons to make change, useful for addictions, career shifts, or coping with burnout.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help decide what fits best by asking about needs, goals, and what has or hasn't helped before. That collaborative conversation guides whether to focus more on listening, skill-building, or motivation.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions or voice calls can be lower bandwidth and simpler when leaving work for a break. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, reflections between sessions, or when ongoing written support helps someone stay on track.