Dr. Cindy Cook, LCSW

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work with core emotions that drive their reactions. It can be useful for anxiety, trauma responses, intimacy-related issues, and relationship patterns even when done remotely. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room, using listening and empathy to guide change and build trust during video or phone sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors with practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and impulsivity. She treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. The therapist and client look at goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try an approach and adjust as needed. That collaborative planning continues across sessions so the method fits each person's needs. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief updates, coaching between sessions, and people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep continuity when in-person visits are not practical.