May Reinert, LMHC, LPCC

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people build self-understanding, confidence, and stronger relationships by emphasizing empathy and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, skills-based method that helps identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replace them with more effective strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and chronic stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. May works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation or mobility limits, and maintain continuity during life transitions. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, adaptable support in formats that suit each client.