Dolores Ituarte Valenzuela, LPC

Dolores Ituarte Valenzuela is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Dolores aims to make the first step easier for people who are unsure about seeking help. She uses straightforward talk and listening to build an open, nonjudgmental space. Sessions focus on identifying what feels stuck and on small, practical steps clients can try between meetings. Dolores draws on methods that help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. Her approach borrows from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to support coping and emotional flexibility. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people reframe patterns of thinking that keep stress and anxiety active. Emotionally-Focused and client-centered practices shape how she follows each person’s pace and priorities. Dolores has worked with adults across a range of concerns, including relationship strain, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, and life transitions. She listens for patterns connected to attachment, abandonment fears, and control or dependency issues. That background helps her tailor goals to each person’s daily life. If you prefer a calm, respectful approach that mixes talking and practical exercises, Dolores offers that style. She encourages people to take one step at a time and to track small changes. The focus is on building manageable tools that fit into busy, real-world schedules.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move life in a meaningful direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, listening stance where the therapist follows the person’s pace and priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dolores will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily routines. Together they review what feels helpful and make adjustments over time so therapy matches real needs.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Many people benefit from keeping consistent weekly meetings while trying practical tools between sessions to reinforce progress.