- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and ACT
- Mindfulness practice
About Dolores
Dolores Ituarte Valenzuela is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. She works directly with people who struggle to manage strong emotions or feel stuck by worry and low mood.
In sessions she uses clear, conversational language. She listens to what matters most and helps people put practical steps in place. Conversations often include ways to notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and practice present-moment skills that reduce overwhelm.
Dolores draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness methods, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. That mix supports both immediate coping and longer-term shifts in how someone relates to difficult feelings.
She has helped people address issues like attachment and abandonment concerns, body image and self-esteem struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and relationship communication problems. She also works with people coping with separation, divorce, control or dependency patterns, and mood regulation challenges such as Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.
Sessions move at a person’s pace. Dolores encourages small, doable steps and checks in about what is most useful. To begin, a short questionnaire and a first appointment are used to match priorities and plan next steps.
Therapeutic approaches brought to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that align with personal values. This approach can help when anxiety or avoidance limits daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with small behavior changes, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's perspective, offering a listening approach that supports clearer self-understanding and decision making.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Dolores will work together with each person to see which methods fit goals and preferences. That collaborative process may include trying different techniques and adjusting focus based on what helps most.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm exact options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find phone check-ins easier when bandwidth is limited, while others prefer video for face-to-face conversation. Discussing these practical details during the initial scheduling step helps match session length and style to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional areas include attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and relationship communication problems.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her style combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on practical steps, noticing thoughts, and trying new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience as a counselor. That decade includes work with people dealing with anxiety, mood issues, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas. Sessions are provided from her Texas practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Please check the platform details when you schedule.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the payment details shown when booking for exact pricing.
How do I begin with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process helps set initial priorities for counseling.