Joanne Mylacraine, LMFT

Approaches that translate to online care

Joanne uses client-centered therapy to follow each person’s lead and create a space to talk through what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard first and to set goals at their own pace.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood because it gives clear skills to practice between sessions.

EMDR is part of her work with trauma and abuse; it involves processing distressing memories in a paced way to reduce their emotional impact. When used online, EMDR can be adapted into remote sessions with careful planning and collaboration about comfort and pacing.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanne reviews goals with each person and suggests techniques that fit their needs and preferences. She checks in often and adjusts the plan if something isn’t helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation, phone sessions can be easier when video isn’t possible, and live chat or text messaging work for brief check-ins or when someone prefers written communication. These formats make scheduling simpler and let people fit therapy into busy lives.