- Goal oriented
- Skills focused
- Collaborative care
About Dora
She uses clear, hands-on methods so people can see progress. Dora draws on solutions-focused work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions center on the client's goals and concrete steps toward change.
Dora has nine years of clinical experience. Her background includes independent practice, work in methadone and suboxone clinics, and psychiatric treatment settings. That range informs a practical style that emphasizes coping skills and steady improvement.
Her sessions often blend quick problem-solving with skills practice. Clients review realistic steps, try new behaviors, and reflect on what works. Dora aims to help people build lasting routines that reduce distress and improve relationships.
She began her career as a relationship coach, which shaped her interest in practical relationship work and life purpose. Outside of work she spends time with family, travels, and explores new foods. This combination of clinical and coaching experience influences a supportive, results-oriented approach.
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Many of Dora's methods focus on clear skills and small changes you can practice between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts and behaviors to find useful changes and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and coping skills that help with intense feelings and relationship struggles. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify what matters to a person and supports the commitment to change, which can be useful for addiction, career shifts, and lifestyle goals.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Dora will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they shape a plan that may combine elements from several approaches so the work fits the client's needs.
Session options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can offer regular weekly sessions or focused, skills-based meetings depending on what the client needs and the therapist's available formats.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Texas, Oregon, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Dora works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, addictions, trauma and grief, plus related concerns such as intimacy issues and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, solution-focused approach that pairs talk with concrete skill building and practical steps toward change.
What experience does she bring?
She has nine years of experience, including independent practice and work in methadone/suboxone clinics and psychiatric treatment facilities.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and Texas, and she practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.