Chad Stewart, LCPC

Approaches for online counseling and practical support

Chad draws on client-centered therapy to keep conversations focused on what matters most to the person. That approach means the client’s concerns lead each session while the therapist reflects understanding and helps clarify goals.

He also uses mindfulness therapy to teach simple techniques for managing stress, anxiety, and intense emotions. These practices can help people notice patterns, slow reactions, and find more breathing room between thoughts and feelings.

When someone wants targeted, short-term change, solution-focused therapy helps identify small, concrete steps that make a difference quickly. This approach is useful for tackling specific problems like communication issues, daily structure, or coping strategies for ADHD and life transitions.

Chad approaches finding the right method as a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adapt methods over time. The plan can change as needs evolve and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions offer practical benefits: video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited, live chat can provide a quick check-in, and text-based messaging makes it easier to share brief updates between meetings. These options let people fit therapy into work, school, caregiving, or travel schedules while using methods that match their pace and goals.