Denise Mason, LPC

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Denise integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice to meet different needs and goals. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports self-exploration; it helps with building self-understanding and strengthening personal values. CBT involves identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical skills and problem-solving; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and increasing distress tolerance, which can be helpful for emotional regulation and interpersonal challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Denise works with each person to assess what feels most relevant based on their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts strategies as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how people engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods effectively to remote formats to support meaningful progress.