Angela Bryant, LCSW, LSCSW

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Somatic-informed work focuses on how the body reacts to stress and trauma. In sessions the therapist helps people notice breathing, tension, and posture and uses simple exercises to reduce physical reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. This can be useful for anxiety, trauma symptoms, and overwhelm.

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. The therapist helps people identify recurring patterns in relationships and practice new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying. This approach is often helpful for relationship struggles and for people who feel stuck repeating the same dynamics.

Client-centered therapy centers conversations on the person’s experiences and goals. The therapist listens without judgment, reflects what is said, and supports self-directed change. This method pairs well with practical techniques from other approaches and helps people feel heard while they try new strategies.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. From there she and the client create a flexible plan that can shift as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible. These formats allow for scheduling flexibility and let people connect from home or other comfortable places. Many clients find the variety of contact options helpful for fitting therapy into busy lives and for continuing work between live sessions.