Marianne Penichet , LCSW

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors into more effective ways of coping. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns because it emphasizes practical strategies and skill building. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person's own motivation to make change by exploring ambivalence and highlighting personal values; it is useful for increasing commitment and moving toward goals such as improving relationships or addressing addictive behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying desired outcomes and small, achievable steps toward those goals, helping clients build momentum by amplifying what already works in their lives.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marianne works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to select or combine methods that best support progress. This collaborative stance helps ensure that treatment matches what the client hopes to accomplish rather than fitting everyone into a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for clients balancing work, family, and other commitments. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can engage in regular sessions and brief check-ins without travel. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to maintain continuity of care across changing circumstances while working with licensed professionals and therapists.