Terri Hipps , LPC

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client guides the pace and goals of treatment. This approach helps people who need empathetic listening and a collaborative space to explore feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, skills-based method that identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches concrete strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on addressing the effects of traumatic events with techniques designed to reduce trauma-related distress and build coping tools for day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Terri works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity of care from home or work, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each client.