Dr. & Mrs. Wendy Durant , LPC

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and experiences guide the work. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help individuals explore their values, build self-understanding, and increase confidence in decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress through targeted exercises and problem solving. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to increase present-moment awareness, reduce reactivity, and improve emotional regulation, which can be especially useful for stress, trauma responses, and mood challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts techniques so the plan fits the individual’s life and circumstances. This joint decision making helps ensure the methods used feel practical and meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and use formats that suit different communication styles. For many clients, remote sessions provide a convenient way to engage in consistent, effective therapy while balancing other life demands.