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Hi, my name is Dr. Tina Caro, or “Dr. C”. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of counseling and have helped many clients achieve their goals they have set in counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, in the state of Texas and hold the Nationally Certification (NCC). I am highly educated having a doctorate degree, EdD, in Counseling Psychology and an MA in Counseling. I have over 15 years of experience working in counseling as a private practitioner, teaching at the graduate level in Counselor Education at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and working with licensed counselors needing additional supervision. My counseling experiences encompasses working with children, adolescents and adults in Trauma Counseling, PTSD, Conflict Resolution, Couples Counseling, LGBTQI+, Family Counseling, Grief Counseling, Parent Support, Stress Management, Depression, Anxiety and Adoption/Post Adoption related mental health issues.
I am versed in multiple counseling theories and techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adlerian, Solution-Focused, EMDR and Trauma Informed Therapy. Over the past 15 years, I have helped many clients achieve their counseling goals. Building a therapeutic connection with each client focusing on respect and trust ensures clients feel heard and understood during counseling sessions. If you are ready to start or continue your counseling journey, I am ready to help you feel empowered.
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Very professional and caring
Written on Jan 20, 2026 after therapy with Tina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Dr. Caro has answered her true calling in being an amazing therapist. I value what she says greatly and appreciate her active listening and guidance.
Written on Jan 12, 2026 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Caro is so smart, kind, caring and compassionate. Having her help me through these past 2 years has been a tremendous. If it werent for her I probably wouldnt be is the situation I am. I am forever thankful to her for her help.
Written on Jan 09, 2026 after therapy with Tina for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
So helpful and easy to talk too
Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Dr. Caro is the best therapist . She’s kind and listens to all my concerns .
Written on Oct 12, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
She is such a gem! I am glad to have her. I feel heard and seen and she is amazing at keeping track of my stories. I feel that she really knows me and is able to listen but also give good advice.
Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Caro is heaven sent. So grateful I was matched so perfectly with a knowledgeable and caring therapist. She has a lot of expertise in my complex trauma and has helped me a ton already!
Written on Sep 24, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Caro is truly an exceptional therapist. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, deeply empathetic, and one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. Over the past year, she has quite literally saved my life and helped me discover so much about myself. Her unwavering support has been with me every step of the way as I’ve grown into someone I’m genuinely proud to be. As a queer person, finding a therapist who is not only affirming but also a strong, active ally has meant the world to me. Dr. C has given me the tools, perspective, and confidence to move through life with more self-love and clarity. And beyond being an incredible therapist, she has become a truly meaningful presence in my life. Thank you, Dr. C. BetterHelp is so lucky to have you.
Written on Aug 06, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and anger management
Dr Caro helps me feeling heard and understood. I would recommend her to everyone!
Written on Jul 22, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She is helpful and a great listener. But above all she has made me feel like there is a real chance for me to come back from past traumas. A great person to work with and really wants the best for you.
Written on Jul 10, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I started seeing Dr. Caro when I was on the border of deep depression. She has helped me regain myself and see my life from a different perspective. Dr. C is warm and caring and has a TON of practical ideas and exercises that you can truly implement to help you heal and create a life you love. It's not just all talk, it is combined with homework and actionable items which I really love. I finally feel like I have hope.
Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
From the very first appointment Dr. C made me feel like I was talking to a close personal friend. She's very good at what she does and is very knowledgeable.
Written on May 04, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
So helpful and experienced in all areas that I bring to her!
Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Great listener
Written on Mar 15, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Caro is a great listener. I feel great relief from our sessions. I feel safe sharing with her.
I love that she checks in on me through the app. Sometimes all I need is to know I can message her when I'm having a difficult day, hour or week. She responds succinctly with encouragement! I highly recommend Dr. C!
Written on Mar 04, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 5 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr Caro has been very helpful in dealing with betrayal trauma and healing. I appreciate her advice and availability.
Written on Feb 16, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Dr. C has helped me transform my perspective on grief, and given me tools to take my life back. Not only that but she is also compassionate and caring and knows how to make you feel heard and seen. Through my time with dr. C I have learned that life will throw you many curveballs but as long as you have the right tools anything is possible. I’m so lucky to have found such an amazing counselor to guide me and help me over come challenges I didn’t know were possible.
Written on Feb 12, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 11 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr. Caro is a treasure to have as a therapist. She's kind, supportive and I enjoy my sessions with her.
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Tina for 10 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Caro has been outstanding!! In just the first few sessions I feel like we’ve made more progress than I did in years with past therapists. Dr. Caro is an excellent listener and is very easy to talk to. I feel like Dr. Caro truly understands and “sees” me. Dr. Caro is always extremely well prepared for each of our sessions and she remembers everything we’ve talked about previously. Dr. Caro knows her field well and always gives me new and helpful practices to work on between sessions. My time with Dr. Caro has shown me that it’s truly possible to work through the challenges that I have and makes me very optimistic about the future.
Written on Dec 26, 2024 after therapy with Tina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr Caro provides an ear and helpful insight when needed. She is like a trusted friend but with a therapeutic background!
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Tina for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
I have never been a fan of virtual interaction, but Dr. Caro’s presence makes me feel like we are in the same room. Her weekly “homework “ is meaningful and doable for an exceptionally busy person. Dr. Caro is a consummate professional.
Written on Dec 03, 2024 after therapy with Tina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Caro is great at getting to the heart of matters and guiding me to ways to manage myself and my responses to situations and challenging people . I’m very grateful to have her help.
Written on Sep 18, 2024 after therapy with Tina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Dr Caro has been patient and understanding while offering tools to help me with anxiety and the troubles I’m having. 5 stars!
Written on Sep 15, 2024 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am a very busy professional, and Dr. Caro has been compassionate from the beginning. However, I appreciate the fact she didn’t waste any time giving me some tools to help me get through my busy and crazy days! Of course, I understand the goal is not just to get through the day, but somedays….. 10/10 recommend!
Written on Aug 18, 2024 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Dr C has helped me work on things surrounding trauma that I’ve not discussed with past therapists. I feel like I’m finally making some progress.
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Tina for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Great therapist
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Tina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Caro is incredible. Very knowledgeable, understanding, compassionate. I’ve been in therapy various times throughout my adult life and she is by far my favorite.
Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I feel like Dr. C is the perfect match for me. She understands the issues I’m dealing with and has given me multiple tools to help cope when things get overwhelming. I am so thankful to have been matched to someone so kind and knowledgeable!
Written on Jul 04, 2022 after therapy with Tina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Dr. C is awesome. I feel validated, heard, and important in our sessions. She helps me facilitate and remember the tools I have already in me to heal!
Written on Jan 23, 2022 after therapy with Tina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
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