Dolores "Del" Larkin

Dolores "Del" Larkin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who struggle with feeling "not good enough," perfectionism, and the stress that often follows. Del works with adults who face anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, anger, and life transitions. Del adapts her approach to each person. She listens with curiosity and helps clients identify what gets in the way of change. Sessions focus on practical steps and small shifts that make daily life more manageable. She blends techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotion-focused work, and attachment-based ideas to match a person’s needs. Clients often come with low self-esteem, panic symptoms, or trouble managing impulses. Del also supports people navigating grief, trauma, career stress, bipolar mood challenges, and communication or trust issues. She pays attention to family of origin patterns and how early relationships shape current habits. Del values collaboration and clear goals. She helps set achievable targets and checks progress along the way. Expect straightforward conversation, skill-building, and gentle challenges aimed at increasing confidence and control over behavior. Sessions are delivered in a way that fits the client’s life. People who want a coach-like ally as well as traditional therapy find her approach practical and down-to-earth. Prospective clients are invited to explore a match and discuss how the work could help them move forward.

How her approaches work online and what to expect

Attachment-based ideas emphasize how early relationships shape current reactions. This approach looks at patterns of closeness and distance and helps people rewrite how they respond to stress and conflict. Client-centered work focuses on listening and creating a nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and topic, helping people clarify goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try different methods to see what fits. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences and daily life shape the plan.

Session options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into work or family schedules, reduce commute time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while others find phone or text check-ins easier on busy days or when bandwidth is limited. Discuss preferred formats with the therapist when you schedule to find a practical setup that works for you.