Michelle Perry, LMHC, LIMHP

Therapeutic approaches for trauma and emotional care online

Michelle often uses EMDR to address trauma symptoms; this method works by pairing focused memory work with bilateral stimulation to help reduce the intensity of upsetting memories. It can be helpful for people who carry strong reactions from past events. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills for mood and anxiety management. CBT focuses on changing thinking patterns and behaviors to improve everyday functioning.

Attachment-based therapy is another part of her toolkit and looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships and self-view. This approach helps people understand relational patterns and develop new ways of connecting with others and themselves. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist and client will discuss symptoms, goals, and preferences and then try methods that feel most useful together.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper emotional work, phone can be a lower-bandwidth option, and chat or messaging can work for shorter check-ins or ongoing support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or mobility limits while keeping the focus on practical skills and progress.