Dixie Eppolito, LMHC

Therapeutic approaches online and how they help

Dixie uses Attachment-based Therapy to look at how early patterns of connection influence current relationships and sense of safety. This approach can help when struggles trace back to attachment wounds or ongoing relationship stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on understanding each person without judgment and building on their strengths to guide change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, commonly called CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so people can manage anxiety, mood symptoms, and compulsive patterns more effectively.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dixie collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and daily life. She listens to what matters most, trials practical tools, and adjusts the plan so it feels useful rather than theoretical.

Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video, and live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when typing is easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into work breaks, travel, or busy family days while keeping therapy consistent and focused.