Oquandryia Ross, LCSW

Approaches described and how online sessions can work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are listed in the profile as the approaches used. Two common, practical types of techniques that fit this description are cognitive-style work and skills-based coping strategies. Cognitive-style work focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood. It is useful for panic attacks, worry, and self-critical thinking. Skills-based coping strategies teach concrete actions to manage strong emotions and impulses. These include breathing and grounding practices for panic, stepwise plans for managing impulsivity or self-harm urges, and communication skills for relationship strain. These methods aim to give people tools they can use when feeling overwhelmed. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review current concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest strategies to try. This is collaborative - techniques can be adjusted over time based on how well they fit the person's life and needs. The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins around work or caregiving responsibilities. Different formats can also change how a session feels - for example, phone meetings may be a simpler check-in, while video sessions allow visual cues and longer therapeutic work.