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Entry 091254Texas / United States

Dorian Carter

Dorian Carter, LPC

Texas 3 years in practice

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Trauma

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  • ACT
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Gottman Method

About Dorian

LPC Dorian Carter has three years of counseling experience and practices in Texas. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and related concerns. He also lists ADHD, bipolar, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem and career issues among his areas of work.

Dorian draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method and Solution-Focused Therapy. He offers Christian counseling as an option for people who prefer to address issues through biblical perspectives. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented.

In sessions he helps people name what feels urgent, identify patterns that keep problems active, and try small changes that can make daily life easier. He will talk through relationship dynamics, parenting stress, grief, trauma responses, and managing mood or anxiety symptoms. Therapy can include skills practice, values clarification, and focused conversations about attachment and communication.

His background includes long experience in social services across the Houston area before becoming an LPC. That work involved suicide risk evaluation, supporting people with anxiety and mood disorders, and working with clients who have neurodiverse profiles or religious and spiritual trauma.

People looking for a therapist who combines evidence-informed approaches with a Christian perspective may find his style direct and practical. International clients may be accepted; confirm current session options before booking. To begin, follow the platform matching steps to schedule an initial appointment.

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How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions. Online ACT sessions often include brief exercises and behavior plans to try between meetings and discussions about how values guide choices. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and at how early bonds influence current reactions; online work can involve mapping those patterns and practicing new ways of relating. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify core emotions under reactive behavior and then try new emotional responses to change relational patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. That collaborative process helps determine whether ACT, attachment work, EFT or a mix of methods best fits the person's needs.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills and communication strategies in the context of everyday life. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework so the work continues between meetings.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping and parenting concerns among his specialties.

What therapeutic approaches does he use?

He practices Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of counseling experience as an LPC, plus additional years working in social services before licensure.

Where is he based and what is his credential?

He is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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