- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Dora
Dr. Dora Whiteside is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood shifts, addictions, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related challenges. Dr. Whiteside also supports clients with ADHD, self-esteem problems, sleep and eating difficulties, and intimacy-related issues.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered approaches and mindfulness tools. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and changing behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Dr. Whiteside draws on a variety of interventions to match what each person needs at the moment.
Her background includes work across multiple clinical settings and with people from varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds. That experience is used to shape straightforward, goal-oriented sessions. In the first meetings she focuses on building rapport and understanding what the person wants to change.
Dr. Whiteside describes recovery from severe mood swings and deep depression as part of her own story, and she uses that perspective when helping people manage crisis moments, compulsive behavior, or risky actions. She aims to help people move from surviving toward living in a more balanced way.
When someone decides to try therapy she starts by clarifying goals and picking approaches that fit those aims. Sessions mix skills practice, thought work, and mindfulness exercises to reduce distress and support clearer choices. The overall tone is practical and action-oriented, with attention to immediate problems and longer term patterns.
Therapeutic methods and remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, reflection, and building a trusting working relationship to clarify what the person wants to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anger, anxiety, depression, and coping strategies. Mindfulness Therapy adds attention training and simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and try techniques that fit their needs and preferences. Over a few sessions they assess which methods are most useful and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work and family routines, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when full in-person visits are difficult. Remote work also lets the therapist use written exercises, thought records, and guided mindfulness practices between meetings to reinforce progress.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood shifts, addictions, anger, grief, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as ADHD and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with client-centered methods and mindfulness. Sessions aim to teach skills, adjust unhelpful thoughts, and set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working in a range of clinical settings and with diverse cultural and ethnic groups.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.