Anna Claybaugh, LCSW, LICSW

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Somatic-informed work focuses on how the body holds stress and trauma. In online sessions this can mean tracking sensations, breath, posture, and simple body-based practices that help people feel more grounded. It often helps with anxiety, stress reactions, and reclaiming a sense of safety in daily life.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and patterns. In teletherapy, this approach uses conversation and in-session moments to notice interactional habits, build trust, and practice new ways of relating. It can help with intimacy challenges, communication problems, and patterns linked to abandonment or attachment issues.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, acceptance, and working at the client’s pace. The therapist follows the client’s lead and supports their goals without pushing. This approach supports people who need a steady, respectful space to explore feelings and make choices.

Choosing the best mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they adapt methods so sessions match real needs rather than a fixed plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, maintain continuity during moves, and pick the communication style that feels safest. Many people find online work easier to schedule and more flexible while still allowing meaningful therapeutic progress.