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Dolores "Del" Larkin, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW focused on anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Perfectionism and self esteem
- Addiction and coping skills
About Dolores
Dolores "Del" Larkin is an Illinois LCSW with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, addiction concerns, grief, anger, career strain, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and life changes.
Del focuses on practical, behavior-focused strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also drawing on attachment work and client-centered listening. She often helps people who struggle with perfectionism, feelings of not being good enough, panic attacks, and problems with substance use. She describes therapy as a place to notice patterns and try different responses.
Her approach mixes concrete skills and reflective exploration. That can look like learning ways to spot and reframe unhelpful thoughts, practicing emotional regulation skills, or checking how past relationships affect current behavior. Sessions are collaborative - the therapist and client pick methods that fit the issue and the person.
Del has a long history of working with relationship problems and family-of-origin issues, and she also addresses abandonment, codependency, commitment or control concerns, and infidelity. She works through painful feelings such as guilt, shame, emptiness, and isolation alongside practical problems like communication breakdowns and impulsivity.
People who choose her can expect clear, step-by-step work alongside listening and reflection. She helps clients identify barriers that keep them from doing what they want and then practices new responses. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Del uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationship experiences shape current connections and emotional responses, useful for relationship problems and trust issues. She also uses a client-centered stance that emphasizes listening and collaboration to set practical goals and skills practice.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Del and the client review concerns, goals, and preferences together and then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process lets them adjust focus over time if something is not helping.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, cut travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. They also allow practicing skills in real-life routines and reviewing homework between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt the work to online meetings so clients can build new responses in everyday settings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and life changes.
How does she work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. That often includes practical exercises and thought-reframing between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as an Illinois LCSW working with individuals and couples on a range of problems.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices as an Illinois LCSW and provides services from Illinois.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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