Carol Dickey , LPC

Carol Dickey is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas and a registered nurse (RN) with more than 25 years of professional experience. As an LPC she is trained to provide psychotherapy and counseling; as an RN she brings medical and behavioral health insight from years of hands-on healthcare work. This blend of counseling and nursing gives her a practical perspective when supporting clients through emotional and physical challenges.

She currently works with the geriatric population and has a long history in mental health, chemical dependency, domestic violence, and caregiving settings. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, self-esteem and self-image, motivation, sleep difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiving stress, chronic pain and illness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and challenges such as panic, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and personality-related concerns.

Much of her work has evolved into advocacy for women, supporting mental health and personal growth by teaching practical tools, setting achievable goals, and identifying barriers to self-love and respect. Her approach often incorporates Christian principles for growth, renewal, and self-awareness when that aligns with a person’s values. She emphasizes that each person is the expert of their own story and seeks to empower and support people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward what matters, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It can help people facing loss, life changes, chronic health challenges, and persistent anxiety by building psychological flexibility and purposeful goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to shift them. It is effective for symptoms of depression, anxiety, sleep problems, panic, and many stress-related concerns by teaching skills for managing thoughts and reactions.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening, empathy, and validating each person's experience so they can find their own solutions. This approach supports self-esteem, motivation, grief work, and relationship or caregiving stress by fostering self-understanding and growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carol Dickey works collaboratively with people to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing work to continue around family, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, and busy schedules. Licensed professionals can tailor session formats and tools so people can receive consistent support in ways that suit their daily life.