Dolores Ituarte Valenzuela

Dolores Ituarte Valenzuela, LPC, draws on ten years of experience to help people manage anger, stress, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. She focuses on creating a calm, open space where clients can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Dolores aims to make the first steps into therapy feel less overwhelming and more doable.

Her approach centers on listening carefully and responding without judgment. Sessions focus on bringing awareness to what matters most to each person. She helps clients identify patterns that fuel anger and anxiety, and then practices new ways of responding.

Dolores uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and client-centered methods. That mix supports people who want practical tools and deeper emotional work. She often combines skill-building with moments that examine underlying feelings and life stories.

People come for a range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, depression, and relationship struggles such as communication and commitment issues. She also works with issues like chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and feelings of abandonment. Dolores adapts sessions to the concern at hand rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

If someone is unsure where to start, she guides them through small steps and clear goals. The focus is on steady progress and building confidence to handle daily challenges. Dolores offers straightforward support and practical strategies that fit real life.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters to them. It teaches simple exercises to clarify values and guide actions even when emotions are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, empathetic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and reflects what is most important to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can shift over time so practical skill work and deeper emotional conversation both have space when needed.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that works better. Online work can also make it simpler to practice new skills between meetings and to bring real-life situations into discussion. If a particular format matters to you, check current session options during the scheduling step.