Root rot, hoping for tips on replanting and nursing back to health

[Kelsey1212]

Hello!

My name is Kelsey, I'm brand new here and also new to the orchid world.

I was gifted an orchid about 9 months ago. It bloomed for a few months and then the flowers fell off and it has been growing aerial roots since.

I don't know very much about them but today wanted to look into how I can take care of it, so I've been watching some videos and reading some information, which led me to trimming the spike, trimming the dead roots (basically everything but the aerial roots) and then repotting it.

I'd love to know the best way to go about repotting my plant, what kind of orchid it is, and maybe just some general tips that have worked for you.

It has been sitting in lukewarm water for about 7 minutes to loosen up the aerial roots (a tip I learned elsewhere. I hope that's the right thing to do)

I apologize for the picture quality as my toddler son is asleep and there isn't much lighting.

Thanks so much!!!

I am on my phone, will update with the pictures. Switching to computer now.