Dolores Aguilar, LPCC

Licensed California LPCC focused on resilience and healing

Stress and anxiety support
Addiction and recovery help
LGBT affirming care

About Dolores Aguilar

Dolores Aguilar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California with seven years of clinical experience supporting adults through a wide range of life challenges. She draws on a strength-based, solution-focused orientation to help people build practical skills and expand resources they already possess, and she integrates trauma-informed practices when history of hurt affects current functioning. Dolores works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and body image struggles, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, career transitions, and challenges related to LGBT identity and gender dysphoria.

Her clinical background includes training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and she also uses client-centered and mindful approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Dolores emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment plans that reflect their values and goals. She offers a mix of scheduled live sessions and responsive messaging, typically checking in at least once in the morning and once in the evening, and accommodates booked appointments when available. Dolores encourages those taking the first step toward therapy and supports them through the process of establishing skills, strengthening resilience, and pursuing meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTSelf esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dolores Aguilar have?

Dolores Aguilar has 7 years of professional experience.

Is Dolores Aguilar a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details: CA LPCC 13437.

In which languages does Dolores Aguilar provide therapy?

Dolores Aguilar provides therapy in English.

Where is Dolores Aguilar located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Dolores Aguilar as my therapist?

You can work with Dolores Aguilar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dolores Aguilar work with international clients?

Dolores Aguilar does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dolores Aguilar cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Methods and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that align with personal values; it is often helpful for persistent anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more effective strategies, making it useful for mood concerns, anxiety, and some forms of addiction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress, which can be beneficial for intense emotional responses and interpersonal conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dolores Aguilar collaborates with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from different modalities to create a personalized plan and checks in regularly to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which together offer flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, support consistent progress between sessions, and allow therapists and clients to choose the communication style that best fits the client’s life and goals.

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