Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Dolores works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Dolores
Dolores "Del" Larkin is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and relationship struggles. Del speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what is getting in the way of change.
She helps people who feel stuck by working on practical skills and clearer communication. Del often addresses perfectionism, low self-esteem, and impulses that make day-to-day life harder. She also supports people coping with grief, addiction concerns, trauma, or big life changes.
Background and approach
Del blends evidence-informed approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thought patterns that fuel distress and DBT skills to manage intense emotions and impulsivity. Attachment-based and emotionally focused ideas guide her work on relationship patterns and connection.
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Del encourages small experiments between meetings so progress can be seen in daily life. She helps people set realistic steps and build routines that reduce reactivity and improve coping.
Del works with adults on a range of concerns including career strain, bipolar mood management, ADHD-related challenges, and problems tied to family of origin. Her style is patient, curious, and focused on practical change. People who want direct feedback and a clear plan often find her approach helpful.
What Dolores works with
Everything Dolores lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Dolores's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Dolores lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape how people react today. It helps uncover patterns that leave people feeling disconnected or reactive in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms like anxiety and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills useful for strong moods and impulsive behavior.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then suggest a mix of approaches that fit. That plan can change as progress unfolds, and decisions are made together in a collaborative way.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to get brief support during busy days or to follow up between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
Questions people ask about Dolores
What kinds of problems does Del help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, grief, addiction concerns, and career strain, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and goal oriented. She listens closely, offers concrete tools, and sets small, manageable steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Del has twenty years of experience as a licensed clinician working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, licensed clinical social worker, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Del offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different scheduling and communication needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.