Martha Mino, LCSW

Emotion-focused and practical approaches for online care

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and changing how emotions drive patterns in relationships and personal behavior. It helps people see the emotions under their reactions and practice new, more helpful emotional responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s perspective and priorities, giving space to be heard and to direct the pace of work; it supports people who need a steady, empathetic presence while they sort things out.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches clear skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviors where stepwise practice and skill-building are helpful. Martha will work together with each person to choose or combine approaches based on goals and what feels most useful in sessions.

Online formats make regular therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or a lower-bandwidth option. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, journaling between sessions, or when writing is a preferred way to communicate. These options offer flexibility so people can keep progress moving forward despite a busy schedule.