- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills work
- Motivational interviewing
About Dolores
Dolores Aguilar is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and offers support around LGBT-related issues and substance use. She lists family of origin issues among her focus areas and helps clients notice how early patterns affect present life.
She uses practical, skills-focused approaches in sessions. Dolores draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills.
Her style includes Motivational Interviewing to help people find personal reasons for change. Mindfulness practices are used to develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Client-centered principles guide the pacing so conversations follow the person’s concerns and priorities.
Dolores explains techniques plainly and practices a trauma-informed stance when past hurt or difficult memories come up. She aims to build on strengths people already have and to add tools they can use between sessions. Sessions often cover concrete skills for sleep, anger, eating concerns, and coping with life changes.
She works with a broad range of life issues linked to identity, relationships, and daily functioning. People looking to address patterns tied to family of origin, communication problems, codependency, or caregiver stress may find her approach relevant. To begin, follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps to set a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then move toward chosen values. It can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and finding direction after big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. It often involves short practice tasks between sessions to build skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance techniques that help when feelings become overwhelming.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques in session, and adjust methods based on what the person finds helpful. That way the plan fits the client’s goals rather than forcing a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a weekday routine, shorten commute time, or use shorter check-ins when days are busy. It also lets the therapist assign brief exercises and mindfulness practices that can be done between meetings to reinforce skills learned in sessions.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, LGBT-related issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related topics such as body image and caregiver stress.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
Her approach is skills-focused and client-centered, drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to teach practical strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Dolores has seven years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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