Lawrence Matheny

Integrating CBT and Client-Centered Care for Online Support

Lawrence often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and mood instability; this approach emphasizes practical skill building and homework that helps clients apply new strategies between sessions. He also draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely to the client’s perspective, validating their experience, and shaping treatment around the client's values and goals. These methods can be particularly helpful for issues such as addiction recovery, relationship difficulties, grief, and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, evaluate what is helping or hindering progress, and adjust techniques so therapy fits the client’s needs and preferences rather than following a rigid formula.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations within Virginia. These options allow clients to access evidence-informed methods like CBT and client-centered work in ways that accommodate busy lives, mobility needs, and varying comfort with in-person visits.