Megan Rockwood, LMHC

Therapeutic approaches for online healing

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and goals, giving space for clients to set the pace and topics of sessions. This approach helps people who need a steady, respectful place to talk through personal concerns and life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication. It can help people who struggle with intense emotions, self-destructive urges, or relationship conflicts.

Mindfulness therapy adds simple practices to increase moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. These techniques are often useful alongside DBT skills for managing anxiety, stress, and triggers.

Megan treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to try methods that fit their goals and comfort level, adjusting techniques over time based on what helps. The aim is to build a plan together rather than impose a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. Video works well for a therapy-style session with visual cues, while phone calls require less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to maintain regular care despite busy schedules or travel.