- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem support
About Dolores
Dolores Ituarte Valenzuela is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She aims to make the first steps into therapy feel doable and acknowledges the effort it takes to begin.
Her approach centers on building a welcoming space where clients can speak openly about thoughts and feelings. She uses practical methods to address day-to-day struggles and to reduce painful patterns that get in the way of living well. Conversations are intended to be direct and understandable, with concrete strategies to try between sessions.
Dolores draws from several therapy styles to match what each person needs. She blends acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, emotionally focused work, and mindfulness practices. This mix supports both short-term coping and longer-term change.
She has worked with people facing a range of concerns beyond the core specialties, including abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, commitment worries, and separation or divorce. That experience informs practical ways to handle strain and rebuild confidence.
Dolores offers sessions in English and practices in Texas. If you are exploring therapy for stress, mood, or emotional wounds, she helps people take steady steps toward clearer goals and more manageable days.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and patterns of avoidance by clarifying what matters and taking small practical steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then tests new ways of responding. CBT is useful for managing stress, reducing anxious thinking, and changing habits that worsen mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening without judgment and building a respectful relationship so clients feel heard and understood; this foundation supports work on self-esteem, anger, and trauma responses.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Dolores will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She may combine elements from different styles so sessions match what feels most helpful in practice.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking since current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach coping strategies, practice new communication skills, and follow progress between visits without promising any particular outcome.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dolores commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. She also works with related issues like abandonment, attachment problems, body image, chronic pain, and divorce.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions mix listening with practical tools from several therapy models so clients leave with concrete steps to try.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns. That background shapes how she applies different therapeutic techniques.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.