Vicky Baker, LCSW

How therapeutic approaches work online with Vicky

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working from the client's priorities. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them notice strengths that can be used to address problems. This approach is helpful when someone needs a calm space to make sense of difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions include simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and small behavior experiments to change patterns that keep problems going. This approach often helps with anxiety, low mood, and stress by giving clear tools to practice between meetings.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and plan doable steps forward. This is useful for career shifts, boosting confidence, or sticking with new habits.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and try different methods as needed. Together they will adjust the plan based on what works and what feels manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or busy days while keeping continuity of care with a licensed professional.