Kelly Chaiken-Crooks , LPC

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used for issues like anxiety, depression, and mood regulation and focuses on practical skills and structured strategies to reduce distress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps clients explore and resolve ambivalence about change. It supports people working through decisions related to addiction, lifestyle changes, or other challenging behaviors by strengthening intrinsic motivation. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clients' strengths and short-term goals, emphasizing small, achievable steps toward the desired future rather than extensive focus on past problems. It can be especially useful for people seeking clear, action-oriented progress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelly works collaboratively with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommends or combines methods that fit the individual. This partnership allows adjustments over time so the plan stays relevant to progress and changing circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, school, and family obligations and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. For many clients, remote sessions provide a convenient and effective way to engage in therapy with a licensed professional.