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Dorian Carter, LPC

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Dorian

Dorian Carter is an LPC who brings a background in social services and direct client support to his counseling work in Texas.

Background and approach

He has three years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and a longer history of serving communities in the Houston area and nearby regions, where he supported people facing crises and steady life challenges.

Carter’s practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, sleep problems, parenting and caregiver stress, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He also attends to attachment-related issues, communication and codependency problems, effects of domestic violence, and struggles with forgiveness, guilt, and isolation.

His background includes work with clients experiencing religious or spiritual trauma and with people who have neurological differences. Therapeutically he draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

He offers perspective informed by faith for those who prefer a biblically oriented approach, while tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic Methods and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by practicing mindful awareness and committed action; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses and attachment patterns to improve relationship bonds and intimacy. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and their impact on current behavior and emotional needs, which can be useful for communication problems, codependency, and caregiver stress.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to review goals, life context, and preferences, then adapt methods or combine elements to meet evolving needs. Clients are invited to ask questions and adjust direction as therapy progresses so the approach stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from wherever the client is located and to maintain continuity of care when life or work demands change. Licensed professionals can use these options to provide consistent, ongoing support suited to each person's routine and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Carter works with a wide variety of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, sleep problems, parenting and caregiver stress, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
He uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match interventions to client goals.
What is his professional background and experience?
The clinician has three years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a prior lengthy history working in social services supporting clients through crises and ongoing life challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the LPC credential with license TX LPC 79402 and practices from Texas, serving clients in that region and beyond.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those located outside the U.S.
Which session formats are available with this therapist?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

What Dorian can help with

Dorian Carter works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Dorian works with suicidal clients and clients challenged by anxiety.

Dorian works with clients who have experienced religious/spiritual trauma.

How Dorian approaches therapy

Dorian's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Dorian is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 3 years of clinical experience.