- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Dolores
Dolores Aguilar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions, and she lists anger among her focus areas. Dolores also supports people with LGBT concerns, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and intimacy-related issues.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to help people build practical skills. Sessions typically focus on identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and strengthening strengths the person already has.
Dolores describes her work as goal-oriented and strength based. She incorporates motivational interviewing techniques when motivation is a barrier. She also applies trauma-informed ideas when past hurt affects present behavior, paying attention to safety and pacing in sessions.
People come to her for help with coping skills, managing strong emotions like anger, improving communication, and handling life changes. She pays attention to practical changes that fit daily life, such as routines for better sleep, ways to manage urges around substances, and steps to reduce workplace or caregiving stress.
Sessions are conducted in English and take place remotely through the platform. Her practice guidelines include a 24-hour notice preference for cancellations and policies around late cancellations and no-shows that affect scheduling of premium hours.
How Dolores uses ACT, CBT and DBT online
Dolores draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and values, then take practical steps that match what matters to them. ACT can help when anger or avoidance get in the way of a life someone wants to live.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns that feed stress and anger, and to practice small behavior changes that change the outcome. CBT is useful for tackling anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful reactions at work or at home.
Dialetical Behavior Therapy skills are part of her toolkit for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance. These skills focus on steadying reactions and improving moment-to-moment coping rather than promising immediate change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dolores treats this as a collaborative process and will help figure out which methods fit someone’s goals, needs, and preferences. She often blends techniques and adjusts pace as progress or barriers emerge.
The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments. Remote work also allows shorter check-ins, flexible scheduling, and sessions without commuting, which can help maintain consistency while learning new skills.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Dolores works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, relationship and family problems, trauma and related concerns such as grief and self-esteem.
Which therapy approaches does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and motivational interviewing approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including mood, stress, and trauma-related issues.
What credential and region does she practice in?
She is an LPCC licensed in California and provides services to clients based in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.