Dr. Zarinah Foggle

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Change

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more effective strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and social anxiety. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a client’s own values and motivations, supporting readiness for change and helping people clarify goals when they feel stuck. Narrative Therapy invites clients to reframe personal stories and separate themselves from problem-saturated narratives, which can be useful for issues like shame, guilt, identity, and meaning.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider goals, preferences, and the nature of presenting concerns, and may blend elements from different approaches to match what works in practice. This partnership helps tailor sessions so interventions feel relevant and achievable.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations. These formats allow ongoing contact between appointments and let people choose the way of working that feels most comfortable while maintaining consistent progress toward their goals.