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Dr. Dora Whiteside, LPC
Texas
Dr. Dora Whiteside LPC - Mood and anxiety work
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Mindfulness techniques
About Dora
Dr. Dora Whiteside is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, and relationship and intimacy issues. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Whiteside relies heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also drawing on client-centered, existential, Jungian, and mindfulness approaches. She aims to identify unhelpful thought patterns and habits, then try practical alternatives people can use in daily life. Her work includes skills practice and straightforward conversations about behavior and thinking.
Her background spans multiple care settings and diverse cultural groups. Over her career she has supported people managing suicidal crisis, self-harm, psychosis, and complex mood patterns, alongside more common concerns like grief, parenting stress, and burnout. She brings that range into sessions when relevant.
In meetings she focuses on building rapport quickly and creating an individualized plan. That plan typically includes clear goals, homework between sessions, and regular check-ins on progress. She uses explicit techniques to change thought patterns and coping behaviors.
Clients who prefer practical, step-by-step work around thinking, behavior, and everyday functioning tend to fit her approach well. She encourages active participation and problem solving rather than open-ended talk alone. To begin, visitors are asked to use the site's online matching and scheduling process.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit patterns. She also employs client-centered techniques that focus on listening and building a working relationship, which supports clear goal setting and practical problem solving.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. She will discuss how CBT, client-centered work, or mindfulness practices might fit each person's goals and preferences. Together they set priorities and decide which methods to use, adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week by cutting travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice strategies in their everyday routines and then review what worked in the next session, keeping therapy focused and practical.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and related issues such as grief and intimacy concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and then testing practical alternatives. Sessions often include skills practice and homework to apply new strategies between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of clinical experience and has worked in multiple settings with a range of presenting problems, from mood disorders to crisis care.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Texas and sees clients based in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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