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Online therapist

Larissa Dovalina

Supportive therapist focused on practical change

Credentials
LPC
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Larissa

Larissa Dovalina is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people navigate difficult life moments. She focuses on practical support when stress, anxiety, depression, or other challenges make daily life harder. Her work is straightforward and aimed at helping people notice patterns, set goals, and take small steps forward.

She uses a client-centered stance that keeps the person's priorities front and center. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is part of her practice and helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts that lead to upsetting feelings and behaviors.

Background and approach

Mindfulness techniques are also used to help slow down racing thoughts and bring attention back to the present. In sessions she works on things like relationship strain, grief, parenting struggles, and coping with big life changes. She also addresses issues such as addictions, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and bipolar-related challenges when they come up.

The tone in her work is collaborative and goal-oriented, not overly technical. Larissa brings three years of professional experience and holds Texas licensure as LPC TX LPC 83135. Sessions are offered in English and are provided remotely for people located in Texas.

She aims to create a clear plan, with doable steps, that matches each person's needs and pace. People who want practical tools, clear feedback, and steady encouragement may find her style helpful. Her approach balances listening with active strategies to help move toward better daily functioning and improved relationships.

How therapy approaches shape remote care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters most to the person in the room. The therapist listens without judgment and helps the client define their own goals and priorities. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to sort through choices and feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts that lead to distressing feelings and behaviors. It is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy complements CBT by teaching simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and bring focus back to the present.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods fit best for a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can blend elements from different approaches so the plan matches what the client is trying to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats let people connect from home, fit sessions around busy schedules, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals adapt their methods to remote work so clients can use practical tools, receive feedback, and practice new skills between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Larissa address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, parenting challenges, addictions, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar concerns, trauma and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and uses active techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of experience providing psychotherapy and focuses on helping people manage common life challenges with evidence-based methods.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Texas as LPC TX LPC 83135 and provides services to people located in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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