- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
- Perfectionism and shame
About Dolores
Dolores "Del" Larkin is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She helps people who struggle with perfectionism and the feeling of not being good enough. She also works with anxiety, panic, depression, low self-esteem, substance issues, relationship problems, and life changes.
Del meets each person where they are and listens closely to what matters most. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep someone stuck and on practical steps to change them. She draws from several approaches so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single method.
Her practice uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside attachment-based ideas to look at how emotions and relationship patterns shape reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when people need concrete tools for managing thoughts, feelings, or impulsive behaviors. She also integrates client-centered listening so people can make sense of difficult experiences.
People come for help with issues that include grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, career strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and family of origin problems. Additional focus areas include abandonment, codependency, commitment and communication problems, jealousy, guilt and shame, and forgiveness.
Del aims for clear, direct conversations and practical strategies. She works collaboratively with people to set goals and try workable changes that fit daily life. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted, with session arrangements to be confirmed when booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and relationship patterns, helping people name and shift hard-to-identify feelings that influence how they relate. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationship expectations and responses, which can be useful for addressing commitment, abandonment, or codependency concerns.She combines these with client-centered listening so sessions attend to what matters most to the client. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try methods in sessions, and adjust the plan as needed to find the best fit.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options when booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins around a work break, sessions without travel time, or fewer interruptions when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can use these options to maintain consistent progress while adapting session length and focus to everyday schedules.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, addiction concerns, grief, anger, career strain, bipolar and ADHD related concerns.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her stated approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered listening, CBT and DBT skills, and mindfulness-informed methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience providing therapy services to individuals and couples.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is an Illinois LCSW and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options when booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; 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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