- guilt and shame
- caregiver stress
- 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, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Doris also lists concerns such as caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, family of origin problems, guilt and shame, and end-of-life counseling.
She emphasizes a collaborative approach in sessions. Conversations focus on practical steps and strategies rather than labels. Clients can expect a therapist who helps them name what feels heavy and try small, manageable changes to daily routines and thinking patterns.
Doris draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, caregiver burnout, and midlife transitions. She has experience supporting older adults and people seeking faith-aligned counseling, and she brings those perspectives into her work when relevant. Sessions often include talking through painful memories, setting boundaries, and practicing ways to soothe intense emotions.
She frames work on guilt and shame as a process of identifying where those feelings come from and testing new ways of responding to them. That can include reworking self-critical thoughts and practicing self-directed kindness in concrete ways. The focus is on small experiments that help reduce overwhelming thinking and build steadier routines.
People who choose her often want a straightforward, practical conversation about what to try next. For next steps, visitors are asked to follow the site flow to view online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Doris uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on recognizing and changing unhelpful thinking patterns; it involves identifying critical thoughts, testing whether they are accurate, and trying different responses. This helps with persistent guilt, shame, anxiety, and low mood.Another approach centers on coping skills for stress and caregiver burnout. That includes short, concrete practices for managing overwhelming moments, pacing daily tasks, and setting small boundaries so each day feels more manageable. These methods are aimed at reducing burnout and improving day-to-day functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their situation, goals, and preferences. That means checking how a strategy feels in real life and adjusting the plan together rather than using one fixed method.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, and it can reduce travel and transition time. Some formats can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let a person avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Doris works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, and life changes. She also lists caregiver issues, aging concerns, family of origin problems, guilt and shame, and related topics.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical approach that focuses on naming problems and trying small, manageable changes. Conversations aim to create concrete coping steps rather than long medical explanations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a practicing counselor. That time includes work with older adults and people seeking faith-aligned counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.