Therapist profile
Dr. Dora Whiteside, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - Mood and Anger concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 62636
- NPI1780965434
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Cognitive behavioral methods
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness skills
About Dora
Dr. Dora Whiteside is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on mood and stress-related concerns including depression, bipolar issues, anxiety, addiction, and anger, as well as related areas such as relationships, grief, and parenting.
She relies heavily on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered methods and practical skills. Sessions tend to focus on clear strategies and conversational work rather than technical jargon. Dora aims to build rapport early and use that working relationship to shape treatment choices.
Dora draws on a range of interventions and exercises to help people manage strong moods and overwhelming thoughts. She speaks plainly with clients about patterns that keep problems going, then practices small changes that can reduce distress day to day. She also brings mindfulness tools to help with tense moments and intrusive thinking.
Her background includes work across multiple care settings and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. That experience informs a straightforward way of addressing crises, mood swings, and addiction-related struggles. The emphasis is on practical steps that fit into ordinary life.
People who meet with her can expect a mix of skills practice, conversational reflection, and planning for real-world situations. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the therapeutic relationship guides which tools are used. For anyone wanting clearer coping strategies around anger, emotion swings, or persistent anxiety, she focuses on building usable skills over time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting working relationship and using the client's goals to guide sessions. It is useful when someone needs to feel heard and to shape goals at their own pace.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger regulation, and breaking cycles that maintain addiction or low mood.
Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and rumination. These practices are helpful for tense moments, sleep difficulties, and managing intrusive thoughts.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may begin with practical exercises and then adjust based on what helps most.
Confirm available session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a regular week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets sessions focus on concrete skills, homework, and planning for real-life situations without promising any particular format.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with mood and stress issues such as depression, bipolar symptoms, anxiety, addictions, anger, grief, and relationship challenges among other concerns.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions blend cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered conversation and practical skills. Mindfulness and other interventions are used to reduce intense feelings and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working in a variety of care settings and with diverse groups of clients.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as this profile does not list specific format options.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.