Therapist profile
Doris Dimaya, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Grief
Continue with DorisWhere Doris stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Missouri / 2018014426
- NPI
- 1427549351
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
About
- Codependency work
- Caregiver support
- Life transitions
About Doris
Doris Dimaya is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, caregiver strain, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Doris lists codependency and family-of-origin concerns among her focus areas as well.
Doris frames therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to the client and to build practical coping strategies. She emphasizes meaning, purpose, and resilience rather than quick fixes.
She has worked often with older adults and people dealing with caregiving and end-of-life issues. That background informs how she approaches grief, hospice-related concerns, and the practical stresses caregivers carry. She also supports people navigating midlife shifts and questions about life purpose.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. In sessions she helps clients identify patterns, practice new ways of relating, and manage symptoms of anxiety or depression. Conversations cover family history, boundaries, and ways to handle persistent people-pleasing or feeling empty.
Doris encourages straightforward, goal-focused work. People can expect to leave sessions with specific steps to try between meetings. She asks clients to shape the focus and pace so therapy fits their daily life and responsibilities.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Evidence-based techniques shape her work, with an emphasis on methods that help people change unhelpful patterns and manage strong emotions. One approach focuses on identifying recurring relationship and behavior patterns, helping people see how old responses keep causing stress and replace them with clearer choices. This is useful for codependency and family-of-origin concerns.Another common thread is practical skills for managing anxiety and depression, such as paced breathing, activity planning, and brief behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping. These steps help reduce overwhelm and make daily life more manageable.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful, try options, and adjust based on how a client responds. Goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands guide which techniques are prioritized.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in between other responsibilities. Phone or video sessions can accommodate quieter surroundings, require different levels of bandwidth, or allow shorter check-ins when needed.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, codependency, family of origin issues, and end-of-life concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative style. Sessions focus on practical coping steps, exploring patterns, and setting small goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That experience includes work with older adults and caregiver-related stress.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an MO LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the client’s chosen plan and location.
How do I begin the process with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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