Patricia Van de Vyver

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Patricia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and modify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach emphasizes practical exercises and skills that can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety, depression, panic, and similar concerns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on empathic listening and supporting each person's self-directed growth by creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is another tool she uses to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right mix of methods is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust the approach over time so it aligns with the client's needs, preferences, and progress rather than relying on a single fixed method.

Online therapy with Patricia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives and to continue work between meetings through messages or short check-ins when helpful.