Doriece Choy
LCSW
Calm, practical trauma-informed care
- Trauma-focused approach
- Strengths-based support
- Builds coping skills
About Doriece
Doriece brings 13 years of clinical experience to sessions and has a long background in social work. She prefers to work alongside clients, helping them notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions often focus on small, concrete steps that reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.
Her approach draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Those methods are used to address relationship struggles, parenting strain, grief, compassion fatigue, and family of origin issues. She also helps with ADHD, bipolar concerns, and emotion regulation challenges.
People who come for help can expect a respectful, steady presence and a focus on practical skills. Doriece emphasizes building healthy habits, clearer communication, and stronger self-esteem. She helps people work through abandonment issues, adoption and foster care questions, codependency, and substance use problems.
Doriece practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. International clients may be seen. To begin, readers are encouraged to complete the Start Therapy steps and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process past harmful experiences and reduce their grip on daily life. It often involves gently addressing memories, tracking triggers, and building new coping steps so trauma affects day-to-day functioning less.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current connection and trust. It can help people who struggle with closeness, abandonment fears, or repeated relationship patterns by focusing on emotional safety and clearer communication.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Doriece works with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. She will discuss options and adjust plans as therapy unfolds so sessions feel useful and relevant.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during a work break or between appointments. It can also make it simpler to maintain regular contact while managing caregiving or work demands. Licensed professionals can adapt Trauma-Focused and Attachment-Based methods to virtual work, focusing on practical coping tools, communication skills, and steady progress rather than promising any specific outcome.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
Licenses listed
- LCSW, Illinois149022706
- LCSW, Indiana34006742A
- NPI1235892977
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Doriece works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and addictions. She also helps with relationship and family problems, grief, parenting strain, and anger management.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a Trauma-Focused Therapy approach combined with person-centered listening and practical skill building. Sessions emphasize strengths, confidence, and small steps clients can use between meetings.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 13 years of clinical experience as a therapist and a longer background in social work. That time has included work with addiction, attachment issues, and family of origin concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Illinois and holds LCSW credentials in Illinois and Indiana as listed.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she can work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered for your situation.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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