Jeanette Trotter

Integrating proven approaches with online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and respect, creating a collaborative space where the therapist follows the client's lead to understand values, strengths, and goals; this approach helps people feel heard and shapes treatment around what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and many mood-related concerns to build practical coping skills. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and will be determined collaboratively. The therapist will discuss clients' concerns, goals, and preferences to tailor methods that fit each person, blending client-centered support with skills-based techniques as needed. This collaborative planning helps ensure treatment aligns with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule or to access care from different locations within Illinois. These formats allow for ongoing contact, timely skill practice, and continuity of care while accommodating individual communication preferences, making therapy more accessible and convenient.