Chelsea Luebbert, MD, LCSW-C

Approaches for online work and practical coping

Chelsea commonly uses attachment-based therapy to examine how early relationship patterns affect current feelings and behavior. This approach helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and find new ways of relating.

She also uses client-centered therapy which keeps the person's experience at the center of sessions; the pace and topics come from the person, and the therapist offers empathy and reflection. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is used to teach concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Chelsea will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before to shape a plan together. That means trying strategies, checking how they feel, and adjusting as needed rather than committing to one path up front.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Text and live chat work well for shorter updates, skill coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different life demands.