Jane Winston Doman

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and depression; it is practical work that often includes skill-building and homework to apply between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and active listening to help clients feel understood and to foster self-directed growth; this approach supports emotional exploration and self-compassion. Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, values, and life purpose, which can be useful for those wrestling with major life transitions, grief, or questions about aging and caregiving.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods over time to meet each person’s needs. This shared planning helps ensure sessions remain relevant and focused on measurable steps toward improvement.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for those balancing caregiving, work, or mobility concerns. These options allow people to access consistent support from a licensed professional without rearranging major parts of their schedule, and enable ongoing momentum with the same therapeutic framework applied in an adaptable format.