Shirley Taylor, LCPC

Approaches that guide online parenting support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspective. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so clients can clarify what matters to them and decide next steps. This approach is useful when someone needs a calm space to sort feelings and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect behavior. It uses simple exercises to notice unhelpful thinking and to try new responses. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, low mood, and managing stress linked to parenting or work.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical change and short-term goals. Sessions identify small, achievable steps and build on what already works. This can be effective for parents who want quick, usable strategies to test between meetings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shirley will discuss options with each person, weigh goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed. The aim is to match methods to the problem and to the pace that feels manageable for the client.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when observing tone and expression matters. Phone sessions reduce bandwidth needs and can fit into a brief break. Live chat and text messaging make for quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, or follow-up between longer appointments. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, and daily routines.