Steven Spears, LCPC

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current behavior and emotional responses. In online sessions this approach helps map how parents and caregivers relate to children and partners, and it guides steps to shift interaction patterns that cause repeated conflict.

Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s perspective at the center of work. The therapist follows the client’s concerns, reflects what is said, and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is useful when parents need a calm space to sort priorities or plan concrete changes.

Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-focused method that helps people resolve ambivalence and choose workable next steps. It can be especially helpful for making behavior changes at home or committing to new routines with children.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try approaches that fit your needs, and adjust over time if something isn’t working. Many clients start with one style and blend in other techniques as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for longer sessions, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text-based messaging helps keep momentum between meetings. These options make it easier to fit care around school, work, and caregiving responsibilities while keeping focus on problem-solving and progress.