Dr. Brandi Treadway, LMFT

Using relationship-focused approaches in online care

Dr. Treadway draws on systemic therapy to map how patterns between people affect mood and behavior. That approach looks beyond one person to see how routines, roles, and communication keep problems going or change them. It can be useful for relationship tensions, blended family concerns, and repeated cycles that cause stress.

She also uses client-centered therapy which emphasizes listening and following the client's priorities. This helps people name what matters most and shape sessions around their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust as progress and preferences become clearer. That collaborative planning helps keep work focused and practical.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, chat allows brief check-ins during a busy day, and messaging supports shorter reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and life demands while keeping the focus on usable skills and clearer connections.