Joseph Howard, LISW-CP, LCSW

Approaches you can use online

Somatic Therapy focuses on how the body holds stress and emotion and uses gentle attention to physical sensations, breathwork, and grounding exercises to help people feel calmer and more present. It can be useful for anxiety, trauma-related tension, and stress responses.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's pace. This approach is helpful for building self-compassion, exploring values, and making personal meaning.

Existential Therapy looks at questions of purpose, responsibility, and life's transitions, helping people face uncertainty and choose directions that feel meaningful. It can be useful for career changes, life-purpose concerns, and feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to try techniques and see what fits their goals, needs, and preferences. Over time the plan can change based on what proves most helpful.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone meetings, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people fit therapy into busy schedules, use shorter check-ins when helpful, and continue work from home or another convenient place. The variety of formats makes it easier to maintain momentum and try body-focused or mindfulness exercises while remaining connected to a licensed professional.