Lori Cheek Gilroy , LCSW

Approaches to Care and Online Therapy Options

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the individual’s experiences and values guide the work. This approach helps people who want to explore identity, self-esteem, and life direction while feeling heard and validated. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying the client’s strengths and practical steps toward specific goals, making it useful for clients who want efficient strategies for change in areas like relationships, parenting, or career concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the effects of traumatic events and helps people develop coping skills and pathways toward recovery, which can be important for those facing post-traumatic stress, abuse, or crisis-related distress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the situation. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods feel most helpful and adjust the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or mobility concerns and allow people to receive support from licensed professionals and therapists in multiple formats that suit their communication style and daily life.