Pascale Dellefield, LMFT

Using practical approaches online for parenting and relationships

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and meeting people where they are. The therapist follows the parent’s concerns, reflects what matters most, and helps build goals together rather than imposing a plan. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches concrete skills to change patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and daily parenting stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for tolerating strong emotions and improving communication, which can help with relationship strain and intense reactions.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match a client’s goals, comfort level, and schedule. Progress is reviewed together and the plan is adjusted based on what helps most in everyday life.

Online therapy makes regular care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, skill reminders, and day-to-day support between sessions. These formats help parents fit work, school runs, and appointments around therapy.