Kristen Kakanis , LCSW

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person as the expert of their own experience and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and support to help clients clarify values and goals. It is often helpful for people working through confidence, motivation, or relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a skills-based approach that explores the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps clients develop practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative technique designed to increase a person’s own motivation for change by exploring and resolving ambivalence - it can be especially useful when addressing motivation, substance use, or readiness for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kristen works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds. This partnership helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and manageable for each individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to choose formats that fit their schedule and comfort level. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and access licensed professionals when in-person visits are not practical.