- Strengths focused
- Trauma informed
- Skill building
About Dolores
Dolores Aguilar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California who focuses on practical skills and personal strengths. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and LGBT-related issues. Dolores emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.
She uses an approach that builds on what a person already does well. That means identifying small, useful steps and practicing them between sessions. Dolores also draws on tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and strong emotions.
Trauma-informed care is part of her work, so she pays attention to how past hurt affects current choices. She pairs that attention with motivational interviewing to support people who want to change habits such as substance use or unhealthy coping patterns. Sessions are tailored to each person’s goals and pace.
Dolores has seven years of professional experience in counseling. She has worked with people dealing with grief, intimacy concerns, body image issues, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin problems. Her aim is to help clients build confidence and practical coping strategies they can use day to day.
She keeps weekday hours and offers response windows in the mornings and evenings. To begin, she asks people to choose therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on availability. Dolores encourages taking small steps toward change and supports clients as they do so.
How therapy approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it can help with anxiety, avoidance, and life direction. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental conversation where the person leads the pace and topic, which helps build confidence and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dolores will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their situation, goals, and comfort level. She adapts tools over time and checks in about what is helping and what needs to change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make regular meetings easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also let people try short check-ins or sessions without needing to commute, and it can reduce technology demands if a simpler audio call is preferred. Ask about available formats when you book so sessions match your daily life and needs.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dolores commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, self-esteem, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and career or life change challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and strengths-based. She blends solution-focused conversation with tools from CBT, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing to teach skills and change habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dolores has seven years of professional counseling experience working with a range of concerns including mood, trauma, and substance-related issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, practicing in California.
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; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.