Michal Collier, LPC

How attachment, CBT, and client-centered work adapt to online therapy

Attachment-based ideas focus on how relationships shape feeling and behavior. In sessions this means looking at patterns of closeness and distance and how those patterns affect current relationships and emotional reactions. This approach can help with intimacy problems, abandonment worries, and persistent relationship cycles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into manageable steps. It uses focused exercises and practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, lift low mood, and change unhelpful habits. Clients often leave with concrete tools to try in everyday situations.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helps people feel heard, and supports them in finding their own solutions. This can be especially helpful when someone is unsure where to start or wants a gentle, exploratory pace.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michal will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that match their goals, comfort level, and life demands. She adapts methods as progress unfolds so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for short check-ins, quick support, or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.