Blaise Rastello , LCSW, CSW

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Blaise draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and their values guide treatment. This approach helps people who need empathetic listening and personalized pacing while working through grief, self-esteem, or relational concerns. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, mood symptoms, and compulsive patterns. Motivational interviewing is another tool he employs to build motivation and resolve ambivalence, particularly useful for addiction and behavior change work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Blaise works with each person to clarify goals, explore preferences, and adapt methods so the plan fits the client’s life and needs rather than forcing a preset model. He emphasizes partnership and ongoing adjustment as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to access care from different locations within the therapist's service area. These options support continuity of care, allow for varied communication styles, and help clients practice skills between sessions in ways that suit their daily routines.