LPCC

Dolores Aguilar , LPCC

Therapist in California

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About Dolores

Dolores Aguilar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to LGBT identity, as well as issues like self-esteem, grief, sleeping and eating difficulties, and career or life transitions.

Her work is grounded in a solution-focused, strength-based perspective, and she draws on training in motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She integrates a trauma-informed stance and focuses on helping clients build on skills and strengths they already possess. Conversations and treatment plans are tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals so care aligns with what matters most to the individual.

Dolores maintains typical practice hours Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and generally aims to respond at least once each morning and once each evening. Live sessions can be scheduled in advance, and clients are encouraged to message if they do not see an open slot so she can attempt to accommodate scheduling needs. Dolores Aguilar is not currently accepting new clients.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Dolores uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility and purpose-driven goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach she employs; it focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. CBT is practical and skill-oriented, which many people find helpful for problem-specific goals.

Dolores also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when clients need tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. DBT techniques can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, or patterns of conflict in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dolores collaborates with each person to determine which strategies best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are available via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home, coordinate around work or caregiving responsibilities, and keep continuity of support when life gets busy or transitions occur.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dolores Aguilar have?

Dolores Aguilar has seven years of professional experience.

Is Dolores Aguilar a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Her license is CA LPCC 13437.

In which languages does Dolores Aguilar provide therapy?

Dolores 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-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 approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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