Joanne Fabrick, LPC

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace, with the therapist listening closely and helping shape each session around what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and supported during real-time conversations, whether by video or text.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is practical and skill-based. It breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. That structure works well online because exercises and homework can be reviewed together during calls or messaging.

Mindfulness therapy helps people notice and sit with their experience without judgment. Simple breathing and grounding practices are easy to coach across video or phone and to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne collaborates with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques as progress and new information emerge so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online formats offer flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls are close to in-person sessions and let the therapist read nonverbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing support possible between longer sessions. These options help people maintain continuity and make steady progress without extra travel.