Laura Chinnici, LCSW

Approaches and Online Options for Collaborative Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens closely and supports clients in finding their own solutions. This approach is well suited to issues of intimacy, self-esteem, and exploring personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and introduces practical strategies to manage anxiety, sleep problems, and low motivation. Motivational Interviewing is a brief, goal-oriented style that encourages clients to strengthen their own motivation for change, which can be useful for improving confidence and addressing habits that interfere with daily life.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process rather than a single fixed decision. Laura works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered. Sessions by video call or phone allow for conversational depth similar to in-person meetings, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for people who prefer written communication or need more frequent, brief check-ins. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access licensed professionals from different locations.