Dr. Darlene Anderson

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building treatment around what matters most to the individual. In online sessions this means the therapist helps clients set goals and steers the work by the clients priorities, with the clinician offering empathy and support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. When delivered remotely, CBT often uses short exercises and homework that fit into daily life to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. Online DBT work can include learning distress tolerance, mindfulness, and communication techniques that are practiced between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods that match those needs. That collaborative planning helps create a tailored plan that can change as progress is made. Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls let people meet face-to-face from home, phone sessions are useful for those on the go, and live chat or text-based messaging provide quick check-ins or support between appointments. These options aim to make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on meaningful, actionable change.