Amanda Gragg , LMHC, LPC

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced, actionable thinking. It is often used for problems like anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical coping skills and behavioral changes. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on building present-moment awareness and acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation for issues like rumination, insomnia, and mood difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that supports clients in exploring their own reasons for change and strengthening motivation, particularly useful for addictions and ambivalence about behavior shifts.

Determining the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with clients to assess their needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors techniques from these approaches to find the best fit. That collaboration helps ensure interventions are practical and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from home, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt methods to each client's situation.