Diana Sebzda, LPC

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on attentive listening and collaboration. The therapist creates space for people to speak and is guided by each person’s goals and values, which can be useful for stress, low self-worth, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, helping with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and manage overwhelming emotions during difficult times.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, try techniques in session, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where methods are adapted to fit a person’s needs and preferences rather than a fixed program.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues are helpful for the conversation. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins or ongoing written support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep consistent appointments, fit sessions into a busy week, and try different formats to see what feels most helpful.