SM Noorahmed Siddiquee,MPH,MS

Approaches that translate well to online care

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills practice; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management and lends itself to structured work that can be done across video or messaging formats. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic stance where the therapist supports each person’s self-directed growth and helps create the trusting environment needed for change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines acceptance and change strategies and teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be practiced between sessions.

Noorahmed approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that the best fit often emerges through conversation and experimentation. He works with clients to clarify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most, so the therapeutic approach evolves with the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing work to continue despite busy schedules or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to practice skills in daily life, check in between appointments, and maintain momentum while adapting sessions to what feels most comfortable for each person.