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Online therapist

Dolores Aguilar

Calm, practical therapy for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LPCC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Dolores

Dolores Aguilar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who uses practical, skills-based approaches to help people manage stress and anxiety. She draws on therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to teach tools for everyday life. She works in California and communicates in English.

Dolores has seven years of clinical experience and aims to meet people where they are with respect and compassion. Dolores often focuses on concerns such as depression, addiction, grief, and struggles around intimacy and self-esteem.

Background and approach

She also addresses family and relationship problems, caregiver stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, and issues tied to gender and immigration. Her work includes helping with communication problems, codependency, and coping with major life changes. In session she uses a client-centered stance combined with acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice values and take small, practical steps.

Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to reframe unhelpful thoughts, while dialectical behavior therapy offers tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness practices are woven in to build present-moment awareness. Dolores emphasizes tailoring conversations and plans to each person’s needs.

She aims to build on existing strengths and motivation when setting goals and practicing new skills. Her style is straightforward and supportive, focused on teaching concrete strategies rather than jargon-heavy explanations. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions.

Sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and formats include video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. Dolores encourages taking small first steps and appreciates the courage it takes to seek help.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take committed actions aligned with those values. It is useful when someone feels stuck or wants to build a life that reflects their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides specific exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client collaborate to choose methods that fit the person’s goals, comfort level, and day-to-day needs. Plans can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift, and the therapist will help adjust strategies along the way.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. These options make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to check in when schedules are busy. For many people, remote formats remove travel barriers and allow regular contact that supports steady progress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Dolores address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. Additional focuses include family problems, caregiver stress, body image, and immigration issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is client-centered and practical, using acceptance and commitment strategies alongside CBT and DBT skills. Sessions tend to focus on learning tools and taking small steps toward goals.
How many years has she practiced?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns including trauma, motivation, and self-esteem.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - CA LPCC 13437, and her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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