Dori Grace, LCSW

Dori Grace is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, process experiences of trauma and abuse, address parenting challenges, and strengthen motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Dori emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored honestly. She approaches care with steady support and practical focus, helping clients identify goals, learn coping strategies, and take steps toward a more satisfying life.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Dori meets each person with patience and respect. Her practice aims to guide clients through change at a comfortable pace while honoring individual values and priorities. People who choose to work with Dori can expect a collaborative partnership that centers their needs and works toward realistic, attainable progress.

DBT-informed approaches and flexible online sessions

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach that Dori uses to help clients develop practical skills for managing intense emotions and navigating difficult situations. DBT combines mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to reduce reactive patterns and improve day-to-day functioning. It can be especially useful for people coping with strong emotional responses, relationship conflicts, or recurring stressors.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Dori works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and challenges, then tailors DBT-informed strategies and other supportive techniques to fit the individual's needs. The focus is on building skills that feel useful and achievable in daily life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care while integrating therapeutic work into a busy life.