- Skill building
- Trauma informed
- Strength focused
About Dolores
Dolores Aguilar is an LPCC practicing in California who focuses on building practical skills and steady progress. She uses clear, goal-focused steps to help people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. Dolores aims to meet each person with respect and compassion. She emphasizes strengths people already have and works with them to build on those resources.
Dolores draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices when those approaches fit. She also uses motivational interviewing techniques to boost readiness for change. Conversations and any plan are adapted to the person’s needs and pace. Dolores says she uses a trauma-informed perspective when trauma is part of the story.
In session she helps people improve self-esteem, cope with grief, and manage relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports those facing LGBT-related issues, body image struggles, caregiver stress, and addiction challenges. Codependency is listed among her focus areas and may come up alongside family of origin or communication problems.
Dolores has seven years of professional experience as a licensed professional clinical counselor. She keeps session hours on weekdays and aims to respond to messages at least once in the morning and once in the evening. The goal is to create practical tools for day-to-day life and steady forward movement.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage. Dolores tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s situation and goals.
How Dolores Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Dolores often combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that focus on daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters most and take small actions toward those values while learning to tolerate difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness tools for emotion regulation when intense feelings get in the way of goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving decision-making. Mindfulness practices help people slow down and respond more intentionally instead of reacting automatically.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dolores will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. She adjusts methods over time so the plan fits each person’s life and progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins or longer focused work depending on scheduling. Many people find that remote meetings help them practice skills between sessions and bring therapy into everyday routines.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dolores address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and many related concerns such as body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She uses strength-based work, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care to build skills and confidence.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of mood, stress, and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPCC, a licensed professional clinical counselor, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and scheduling factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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