Andrew Scarbrough, MN Psychologist

Approaches that translate to online care

Andrew uses evidence-based techniques that work well over video, phone, and messaging. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors; this is useful for anxiety, phobias, and anger management and often includes homework between sessions. Psychodynamic-informed work helps people make sense of recurring patterns and emotions that come from past relationships; it can clarify why certain fears or control issues keep coming up. Person-centered principles emphasize the therapist listening, reflecting, and adapting to what feels most important to the client, which supports collaboration and pacing that matches the person. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help figure out which techniques match a person’s goals, motivation, and the problem at hand. Clients and therapist review progress and shift methods when something isn’t helping, so the process stays collaborative. Online formats offer practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule during a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, reminders, or when people want written reflection instead of speaking. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday routines.