Sara Figueroa

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, respectful space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal growth; it helps when someone needs validation, understanding, and collaborative goal setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based approach that identifies and shifts unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or depression and build practical coping strategies. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational method that strengthens a person’s own motivation to change, especially useful for challenges like addiction or ambivalence about behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor and combine methods so the plan matches each person’s needs. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with communication. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain momentum between meetings, and access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location.