Vanessa Britton , LPC, LCMHC

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more constructive patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns and focuses on practical strategies that can be practiced between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and coping with strong urges or impulsive behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented conversation style that helps build motivation for change, making it useful for addictions, ambivalence about change, and steps toward healthier habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vanessa collaborates with each person to assess goals, preferences, and life circumstances and then tailors techniques and strategies that fit the individual. This collaborative exploration helps ensure the plan evolves as needs change.

Online therapy formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and daily routines. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support while working toward meaningful change.