Philippa Mariner, LCSW

Approaches that guide online care

Philippa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical problem solving and emotional regulation. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and test new, more balanced ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is useful for stress, depression, and worry.

A second approach centers on building coping skills and routines to manage strong emotions and daily demands. It teaches small, repeatable strategies for handling anger, intense feelings, or setbacks, and is often helpful for parenting stress, addiction recovery, and day-to-day resilience.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Philippa works with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The therapist and client check in regularly to see what helps and what to change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more interpersonal work is needed. Phone sessions or live chat can be easier on low-bandwidth connections or when being on camera is not desired. Text-based messaging supports ongoing check-ins and brief coaching between full sessions. Together these formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.