Doriece Choy

Doriece Choy is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who centers therapy on practical strengths and building confidence. She takes a realistic, down-to-earth approach and helps people find hope in difficult situations. Doriece emphasizes listening so clients feel heard and understood from the start.

Clients work alongside her to talk through thoughts and feelings week to week. Sessions focus on small, usable steps rather than abstract ideas. She aims to help people develop healthier habits and cope with life changes at a manageable pace.

Doriece brings 13 years of therapy experience to common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. She also supports work on relationship and family problems, parenting stress, attachment issues, and caregiver strain. Her background includes helping people navigate abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, and co-occurring challenges such as eating or substance use issues.

Her style adapts tools from several approaches to fit what each person needs in the moment. That can mean focusing on thoughts and behaviors one week and on emotions or relational patterns the next. The aim is steady progress toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

Doriece practices in Illinois and communicates in English. People from other countries may be able to work with her, so check session options and scheduling details when you start the matching process.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how early bonds shape current reactions. It can be useful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and family of origin problems.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, giving people space to name their priorities while the therapist follows their lead. This approach supports self-esteem work, grief processing, and building confidence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear, practical exercises. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Doriece will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Confirming session formats before booking is recommended since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into work or caregiving schedules, allow shorter check-in sessions when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching step about scheduling, pacing, and how to shape sessions to match everyday life.