- Strength-based care
- Skills focused
- Trauma informed
About Dolores
Dolores Aguilar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with seven years of experience. She focuses on practical skills that help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Dolores aims to treat people with respect and compassion while tailoring care to each person's situation.
She draws on evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior skills. Dolores also uses acceptance and commitment ideas and mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them. Sessions are guided by what each person needs and by building on existing strengths.
Dolores has worked with concerns related to LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, family of origin problems, and immigration-related stress. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, and difficulties with sleep or eating. Coping after natural or human-caused disaster is included among the issues she addresses.
Her style is solution-focused and strength-based, and she incorporates motivational interviewing when helping people find their next step. Dolores says the first session is about understanding goals and making a plan that fits a person's life. She keeps appointments during weekday daytime hours and aims to respond to messages at least once in the morning and once in the evening.
To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Dolores supports building practical skills and using a tailored plan to move forward.
How Dolores uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck after change or loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. CBT is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, and depressive symptoms.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dolores works with each person to decide which strategies fit their goals and daily life. She adapts methods as needed and checks in about what helps and what doesn’t so the plan stays practical and relevant.
If you plan to use online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are set by the practice. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when warranted. It also lets people practice skills in their regular environment and bring real-life situations into session for problem solving.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Dolores helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, and coping with life changes including disasters.
What is Dolores' general therapy style?
Her approach is solution-focused and strength-based, using practical skill building and motivational interviewing to help people move toward their goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has seven years of professional experience supporting people with mood concerns, motivation, LGBT-related issues, trauma, and confidence challenges.
Where is Dolores licensed and located?
Dolores holds a California LPCC credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost model?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Dolores?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.