Therapist profile
Dolores "Del" Larkin, LCSW
LCSW - Relationships and family concerns
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- Perfectionism and self esteem
- Anxiety and mood issues
- Attachment and communication
About Dolores
Dolores "Del" Larkin is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting and family concerns, addiction issues, grief, and problems with self-esteem and perfectionism.
Del listens in a straightforward way and helps people name the patterns that keep repeating at home. She often starts by talking through current problems and what a person wants to change. Conversations are practical and focused on what can be done next, not on jargon or tests.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults navigating life transitions and relationship problems. She draws on several approaches to fit what a person needs, including therapies that focus on emotions, patterns between people, and skills for managing thoughts and impulses.
Sessions include hands-on tools for anxiety, mood swings, and impulsive behaviors, along with work on communication and setting boundaries. She pays particular attention to issues like perfectionism, codependency, abandonment fears, and family-of-origin patterns that show up in adult relationships.
Del also supports people dealing with addiction, bipolar disorder, and attention challenges by combining skills training with conversations about personal history and goals. Her practice aims to reduce the everyday weight of lasting problems and help clients take practical steps they can use between sessions.
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How therapy approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns between people and how early relationships shape current bonds. It helps with fears of abandonment, trust issues, and problems that repeat in adult partnerships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and impulsive actions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work with the feelings that drive reactions in close relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Del partners with each client to decide which methods to try based on the person's goals, history, and what feels most helpful. She adapts techniques over time if something isn't working or priorities change.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, phone conversations when bandwidth is limited, or video meetings when a face-to-face interaction is useful. These practical benefits help therapy fit day-to-day routines while keeping the focus on skills, communication changes, and managing mood between sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem problems, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar issues, ADHD, and family-related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a blend of approaches including Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, CBT, DBT, and Emotionally-Focused methods and matches techniques to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and personal concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and provides services as an Illinois-based clinician.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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