Tara Hartley , LCSW

Therapeutic Approaches Applied to Online Care

Tara Hartley employs several evidence-informed approaches adapted for online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens carefully and follows the client’s lead to foster self-exploration and personal growth; it is often helpful for people seeking empathy and acceptance while navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and depression and to build practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete strategies for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance, which can be useful for clients facing relationship challenges, emotion regulation difficulties, or recurring crises.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Tara works with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting methods and pacing so that the treatment plan fits each individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Licensed professionals support clients in exploring options and deciding which techniques to emphasize.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access care from different locations, and use shorter check-ins or more frequent messaging when that better suits a client’s schedule and therapeutic goals.