Dr. Chelsea Dumas, MI Psychologist 6301018607, IL Psychologist 071009812

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Dr. Dumas commonly integrates Internal Family Systems, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Internal Family Systems explores internal parts and their roles, helping people understand internal conflicts and build self-leadership; it can be useful for trauma responses, shame, and patterns connected to addiction. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and following the client's pace to support growth and resilience in areas like relationship strain, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and support relapse prevention efforts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, often combining elements from different models rather than relying on a single technique. This flexible stance helps tailor care to the complexity of co-occurring issues such as mood disorders and substance use.

Online therapy offers practical benefits through multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose what works best for their schedule and comfort. These options increase accessibility and allow continuity of care when in-person sessions are not possible, while preserving the same therapeutic methods and collaborative planning used in traditional therapy.