Maryann Steiner, LCSW

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support. This approach helps people clarify values, build self-esteem, and strengthen relationships by centering the client's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured method that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical strategies to shift them. CBT is commonly used for concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, sleep difficulties, and coping with life changes. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help clients access inner resources for change and to support habit modification and symptom management when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maryann works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then recommends and adjusts methods so the treatment fits the individual. Clients are involved in planning and evaluating their progress every step of the way.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when care happens, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different settings, all while preserving the therapeutic relationship and focus on meaningful change.