Patricia Godwin, LCSW

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their priorities. It involves listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most to the individual, which helps with self-esteem, life purpose, and coping with change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change unhelpful patterns.

Solution-Focused Therapy targets immediate goals and small steps. Sessions look for what works now and build on strengths to solve problems more quickly, which can be helpful for career choices, relationship issues, and short-term crises.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. This helps ensure the work aligns with the client's needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let people meet face-to-face when bandwidth allows, phone sessions work well when video would be difficult, and live chat or text messaging can provide brief check-ins or support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue consistent work on goals.