Tammy Locascio, LCSW

Approaches that guide online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often include ways of working that focus on present-day coping and on how past events shape current feelings. One common approach teaches practical coping skills and problem-solving steps to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings. This helps when stress or daily worries are interfering with work, sleep, or relationships.

Another approach looks at how trauma and painful experiences affect thinking and behavior, helping people make sense of upsetting memories and build steadier responses. This can be helpful for post-traumatic stress, grief, and strong emotional reactions tied to past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that match their goals, preferences, and life demands. That process may include trying different techniques and adjusting based on what actually helps.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult, and chat or messaging can fit into a busy day or serve as brief check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a schedule and keep continuity when life gets hectic.