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Dora Hicks, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Dora is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Dora. View 47 reviews
Great news, Dora is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Well, I have very little experience with therapy but the amount of time that I’ve had it I feel that her services are good

Reviewed November 2024

Dora is a good listener, compassionate and professional. She brings encouraging scripture to light. She has also provided some helpful worksheets that I appreciate.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Dora

  • 18 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hello! Good to meet you! My name is Ms. Dora Garcia, LPC, M. ED, and I have worked in the school system for over 17 years, taught History at the High School Level, and provided Guidance Counseling, from Pre-Kinder to 12th Grade Students. After working with parents, children, youth and adolescents, my approach when working with you is to find skills you have used in your life to assist you to build the confidence and power you have from within you, guide you into your own purpose in your venture in this particular season of your life using methods such as Solution-Based Focus Therapy.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Dora Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679125314.

  • LPC · Texas · 75894 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dora Hicks

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

47 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Helpful Easy Recommend Easy to talk Amazing Helped Thank you The best

Well, I have very little experience with therapy but the amount of time that I’ve had it I feel that her services are good

Reviewed November 2024

Dora is a good listener, compassionate and professional. She brings encouraging scripture to light. She has also provided some helpful worksheets that I appreciate.

Reviewed September 2024

Dora is a person who listen to me and makes very comfortable to be at her therapy sessions.

Reviewed September 2024

So far so good!

Reviewed August 2024

Dora Garcia is very knowledgeable, has LOTS of Godly wisdom and is very "on target" with her counseling technique and advice! I praise God for matching me with her!

Reviewed July 2023

Dora is really helping me during the most challenging time in my life. I find her very easy to talk to. I’m very thankful for the convenience of therapy without having to physically go into an office.

Reviewed November 2023

She is really appreciating the other person experiance and she listens to me and gives hear ears to you and gives advices on how to move on in life and yeah i really recommend her as a therapist she is reallly a great person

Reviewed November 2023

Awesome!

Reviewed July 2023

Dora Garcia is attentive and listens to everything I have to say, great therapist.

Reviewed July 2023

I am beyond grateful to have had a therapist like Dora. Her guidance to overcoming Infidelity and to learn how to forgive has challenged me in many ways! I strongly recommend Dora! She's the most genuine yet so soft spoken person! - Thank You Dora!

Reviewed June 2023

In just a matter of weeks, Dora has helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel. It has always been there but she's taught me tools on how to look for it even in the darkest of times. She has helped me get closer to God and to grow my faith in him.

Reviewed May 2023

She is very kind and listen. Is also a very compassionate lady.

Reviewed May 2023

Dora is very understanding and always responds quickly.

Reviewed April 2023

She listens with compassion and is able to back up her advice with biblical truths. This is such a blessing for me to be in her tutelage.

Reviewed February 2023

Dora listens and is very caring and compassionate.

Reviewed December 2022

She is amazing! Thank you a lot.

Reviewed December 2022

I’ve been working with Dora for about 3 months now and my life has shifted completely. She has helped me reflect on thought & problems, always listens so diligently & asks questions that allow me to understand my emotions. I have taken initiative in all aspects of my therapy goals, and having her support has helped immensely. I highly recommend working with Dora. Forever grateful!!

Reviewed November 2022

Such an amazing therapist! She’s great at listening and giving feedback and methods to help.

Reviewed November 2022

Thank you for being a listening ear and allow me to dig deep!

Reviewed November 2022

Dora has been an amazing help! I have noticed a great improvement in my mental health. From the first session to the last, Dora was always eager to listen and guide me with her expert and caring advice as well as with exercises/tools. I always looked forward to my sessions with her because I would learn a bit about myself and always left the sessions feeling empowered. She is kind, professional, and caring. Thank you so much Dora! You are a wonderful therapist. God bless you always!

Reviewed November 2022

Dora’s spirit is so calming. I love the way she invited God into the session. Working with her has bought me great peace and clarity.

Reviewed November 2022

She’s great to work with.

Reviewed November 2022

I was nervous having to find a new therapist but Dora made me so comfortable. She’s knowledgeable in her work, understanding, and a great communicator. I can’t wait for the next session!

Reviewed August 2022

Dora is a good listener and helps a lot with the worksheets that are provided. She always asks the right questions and makes me think and observe my thoughts and actions.

Reviewed August 2022

I think Mrs. Dora Garcia is a great listener. She makes me feel good about working through my issues. I dont feel judged by her. I just love her spirit.

Reviewed August 2022

I love Dora! I couldn’t ask for a better person to talk to. Very validating to be heard and understood. I tell my mom Dora is my new abuela. So thankful to find her.

Reviewed July 2022

Dora is kind and respectful. She listens to how you feel and gives good exercises to help you work through your feelings!

Reviewed June 2022

Dora is the best therapist I've had. She provides validation, unconditional positive regard and encouragement. She uses her notes from previous weeks to help me see patterns in seemingly unrelated events. She keeps me on track by reminding me of my stated therapy goals and plans I had previously made. I have made huge strides in mental health with her in the last six months.

Reviewed June 2022

I have enjoyed my sessions with Dora over the past few months. She is a great listener but also asks insightful and sometimes challenging questions that make me think. Dora also gives me very realistic and usable tools for effecting the changes I am hoping to achieve. Love the worksheets. They keep me working between sessions.

Reviewed April 2022

She is vrey intuitive, a great ear to listen to.

Reviewed April 2022

She's the best therapist I've known! She makes me feel welcomed and safe and trusted. She's the best person I've met. Would recommend to anyone who needs help. She will help you feel better about yourself!

Reviewed March 2022

I am enjoying my time with Dora! She is so easy to talk too! I feel as though I've known her for a long time

Reviewed March 2022

Ms. Garcia is a Christian-based counselor and opens up her sessions with prayer and uses scripture throughout the therapy session in order to give supportive context on a spiritual plane. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy exercises and worksheets that help incorporate thought modification skills. This is very helpful as I am trying to stay away from psychiatric medication for mild to moderate depression. I have enjoyed my time with Ms. Garcia.

Reviewed February 2022

Dora is warm, easy to talk to, and professional. She provides helpful materials during and after sessions, and helps maintain focus while we talk to make the most of each session.

Reviewed February 2022

Dora is helping me understand my depression and is very supportive and compassionate. I feel very comfortable talking to her.

Reviewed January 2022

She is great

Reviewed December 2021

She is great! Easy to talk to

Reviewed December 2021

Dora is very genuine in nice, speaks life into you, listens attentively and empathetically and wants the best for you.

Reviewed December 2021

Dora is an excellent therapist! Always intently listening, helpful, and puts herself in your shoes so she can help relate with your feelings. My first therapist ever and I recommend her 100%! She is amazing! Couldn’t have asked for better!

Reviewed November 2021

When I began corresponding, with Dora I was in a dark place through a third I view I felt like I could really benefit through speaking with a therapist. I really enjoy the professionalism she has and that she has the right questions, i feel very trusting in actually opening up to her.

Reviewed November 2021

Dora is easy to talk to and offers some wonderful advice. She is always checking in and sending along helpful links and work sheets based around what we have talked about. They are very helpful. She responds within 24 hours to pretty much everything I send to her or complete for her to look over. She's even got me Journaling!

Reviewed November 2021

Ms. Dora is great! This is my first time in therapy and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon

Reviewed November 2021

Dora knows me before I think me thoughts and understands what I really need or want before I can find the words.

Reviewed November 2021

Very good and always asking who is who. And calling them by name

Reviewed November 2021

Dora reaches out and provides a lot of worksheets for me to complete which help tremendously! During our sessions she is attentive and helps me look at the big picture and gives me strategies for the long run!

Reviewed November 2021

Great at what she does! Feels like basics being repetitive though

Reviewed November 2021

Ms. Dora Garcia is an awesome therapist. She is respectful, insightful, knowledgeable, trustworthy and a great listener. I feel safe and uplifted when I talk to her. I’m so happy to have her as a therapist.

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dora Hicks offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dora Hicks works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dora Hicks speak?

Dora Hicks speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Dora Hicks have?

Dora Hicks has 18 years of experience.

Where is Dora Hicks licensed to practice?

Dora Hicks is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Dora Hicks accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dora Hicks does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dora Hicks offer?

Dora Hicks offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Dora Hicks?

Dora Hicks can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dora Hicks?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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