Susan Flynn, LCPC

Therapeutic approaches that fit online care

Susan often uses Client-Centered Therapy to ground sessions in the client's own priorities. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own answers, which can be helpful for stress, grief, and self-esteem work.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks down unhelpful thinking and builds new coping skills. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and managing work or relationship stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are goals, offering concrete tools for intense feelings and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That choice can be adjusted as progress is made and needs change.

Online formats give real flexibility. Video visits allow face-to-face conversation and are good for skills practice and role-play. Phone sessions can fit into a short break at work and avoid the need for a camera. Text, live chat, and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, reminders, or ongoing support between sessions.