Victoria Saali, LCSW

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Existential Therapy helps people look at the meaning and choices in their lives. It asks direct questions about values, responsibility, and what matters, which can be useful for clients facing big life changes, grief, or questions about purpose.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a supportive space where the person leads the conversation. This approach helps people gain clarity, build self-trust, and make decisions that fit their own priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to try methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That collaborative process helps identify which tools and exercises are most useful.

Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to regular care. Video calls let you see facial cues and work in real time, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit brief check-ins, and live chat or text messaging can support shorter updates or ongoing coaching between calls. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.