Doriece Choy

Collaborative, practical therapy for lasting change

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Doriece

Doriece Choy is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who blends goal-oriented techniques with a strengths-based, collaborative stance.

Background and approach

With 13 years of clinical experience, she guides clients through issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and a range of relationship and family concerns. She emphasizes practical skills and realistic strategies while helping people build confidence and healthier patterns.

Her style centers on listening closely and supporting clients as they explore their thoughts and feelings over time. Doriece draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-informed and client-centered approaches to address emotional patterns and everyday coping.

Clients can expect a focus on feeling heard and understood as the foundation for making sustainable changes and navigating difficult seasons. Practicing in Illinois and accepting international clients, she holds Illinois and Indiana LCSW registrations and offers multiple session formats to fit different needs.

Doriece frames therapy as a collaborative process that values each person’s experience while helping them develop practical tools for managing life’s challenges.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy form part of Doriece Choy’s toolkit and translate well to remote work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and learning concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress, often using practical exercises and homework to reinforce progress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and how early connections influence current relationships, supporting people who face challenges with trust, intimacy, or family dynamics.

Choosing an approach is collaborative rather than fixed; Doriece works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She emphasizes listening and building confidence while adapting techniques so they fit the client’s life and pace, making adjustments as therapy unfolds to find the most useful strategies.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines and maintain continuity of care across locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide regular, skills-focused work and relational exploration while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Doriece commonly address?

Doriece works with a wide array of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting and many relationship and family issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is realistic and strengths based, combining active skill teaching with client-centered listening to help people build confidence and healthier habits.

How long has she practiced clinically?

She brings 13 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker to her therapeutic work.

What credentials and licensure does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LCSW with registrations listed as IL LCSW 149022706 and IN LCSW 34006742A, and she practices from Illinois.

Can clients who live outside the country work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who live outside the United States.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Indiana

Languages

English