- Person-centered approach
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Focus on emotion
About Dolores
Dolores Ituarte Valenzuela is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Dolores aims to create an open space where people can speak honestly about their feelings and worries.
She uses practical, person-centered methods to help people manage strong emotions and build motivation. Sessions emphasize listening and collaboration so clients can set clear, realistic goals. Dolores draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her work often includes supporting people dealing with relationship wounds like attachment and abandonment concerns. She also helps people facing life changes such as divorce, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and age-related stressors. Codependency and communication problems are other common topics in her practice.
Dolores keeps language simple and direct in sessions. She helps people notice patterns, try small behavior changes, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and comfort.
She encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed by mood, anxiety, or difficult life events to take the next step. Starting therapy is acknowledged as a brave decision, and Dolores aims to make the process as clear and manageable as possible.
How these approaches work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns like avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to change mood and reactions. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and anger by teaching practical skills. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, using empathic listening to help people feel heard and make their own decisions about change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use mindful practices and homework tasks in their everyday environment, which can help transfer new skills into daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dolores commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, and life transitions like divorce and caregiving strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She offers a person-centered, collaborative style that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, and mindfulness are used to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
What is her professional background?
Dolores has 10 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, trauma, and relationship-related concerns. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space for clients to share thoughts and feelings.
Where is Dolores licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Texas as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her practice and license are based in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when scheduling.
How do I begin therapy with Dolores?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you to the next steps for scheduling.
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