Dr. Daniel Gann, LPC

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so clients can explore their feelings and priorities. This approach helps people who need a calm space to talk through grief, stress, or big life choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for people dealing with trauma responses or burnout.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods to try first, and will adjust plans based on how helpful the techniques feel. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to goals, whether symptom relief, better coping, or clearer decision making.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or ongoing text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins and written reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity while balancing work, family, or travel.