Therapist profile
Dolores Aguilar, LPCC
LPCC in California - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with DoloresAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed methods
- CBT and ACT ideas
About Dolores
Dolores Aguilar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with seven years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief. Dolores also helps people facing intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping struggles, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes.
Her practice emphasizes practical skills and building on what a person already knows. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior methods, acceptance and commitment ideas, and mindfulness to address day-to-day problems. Motivational interviewing is part of how she helps people find reasons to change and keep going.
Dolores describes herself as trauma informed and pays attention to how past harm can shape current coping. She focuses on improving communication, reducing harmful patterns such as codependency, and working through family of origin and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with body image, guilt and shame, immigration-related issues, and gender dysphoria concerns.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Dolores helps clients notice patterns, try small experiments, and practice new ways of responding. She works with each person to shape the plan around their situation and goals.
Her approach is direct and steady. She encourages honest conversation about what is hard at home and what changes would help. The first step is a short questionnaire and scheduling a session so the two of you can agree on next steps.
How sessions work
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking practical steps that match those values. It helps when stress, low motivation, or avoidance are standing in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches straightforward skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. These skills are often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation; it pairs well with CBT and ACT for people dealing with stress, trauma responses, or body image concerns.Finding the best method is part of the work. Dolores will collaborate with each client to try approaches that match their goals and preferences. She may use short skill-building exercises, check-ins, and homework to see what helps, and will adjust course based on what the client reports and practices.
The original biography did not specify which online formats are used. Please confirm the available session formats before booking so you know whether sessions are video, phone, or another arrangement. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid time spent traveling to an office. Those practical benefits can help people maintain consistency while they practice new skills.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She helps with family problems, family of origin issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, and related relationship struggles.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
She combines client-centered listening with evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, and related concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in California and works with clients from that state.
Will she work with people who do not speak English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.