Dr. Keith Cates

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Dr. Cates commonly uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which is a trauma-focused method that helps reduce distress tied to painful memories by combining focused recall with guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation. It is often used for post-traumatic stress and other trauma symptoms.

He also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. Mindfulness can help when anxiety, sleep problems, or stress make daily life harder. Solution-Focused Therapy is another tool he uses for short-term goals - it helps identify small, concrete changes that move a person toward what they want more of in life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how comfortable they feel with different methods, and then tailor the plan so the work fits those needs. The aim is to try what seems most useful and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling work, family, or irregular schedules. Video and phone sessions let for real-time conversations, while live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins and ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and usable around daily life.