Dr. Randall Maurer, LMFT

Approaches that guide online sessions

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, values, and how people face life’s big questions. It can help when someone feels stuck about purpose, identity, or major life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses clear goals and practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional balance. These techniques often pair well with goal-oriented work when stress or chronic pain is involved. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can shift as needs change. Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let conversations feel most like in-person meetings. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into a busy day or to continue progress between sessions. Working remotely makes it possible to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, family, or health needs. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver focused, goal-driven care adapted to each person.