Katlyn Hill

Using evidence-based approaches in online therapy

Katlyn commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to guide her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and stress, while offering concrete coping strategies for daily challenges. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and the emotions tied to them, which can be useful for people recovering from various forms of trauma and abuse.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts treatment plans over time, combining methods such as DBT skills or mindfulness practices when they better fit a client’s needs. This collaborative stance helps ensure the selected methods align with the client’s priorities and real-life circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from home or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, try different communication styles, and access ongoing support between appointments while preserving the therapeutic focus and skill-building work of in-person care.