Dolores Ituarte Valenzuela, LPC

Dolores Ituarte Valenzuela is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of hands-on experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Dolores aims to make the first step easier for people who feel uncertain about starting therapy.

She uses straightforward conversation to help clients name what feels hard. Sessions emphasize listening without judgment and building practical ways to cope with strong emotions. Dolores draws on methods that encourage acceptance, present-moment awareness, and problem-focused work to reduce distress and increase clarity.

Her background includes work across a range of concerns linked to relationships and personal adjustment. These include abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, commitment struggles, and challenges after divorce or separation. She also supports people facing chronic pain, caregiver stress, body image worries, and age-related issues.

Dolores blends approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. That mix lets her tailor sessions to what each person needs in the moment. She encourages simple practices between sessions to help new habits take hold.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. The emphasis is on small, usable steps toward better mood and clearer decision-making. Dolores invites people to start even when they feel unsure, and she works alongside them as they explore next steps.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions by teaching flexible ways to respond to inner experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems going; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities, offering listening and reflection so clients feel understood and can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dolores collaborates with each client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time, combining strategies as needed to address mood, relationships, or stressors in daily life.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fit with a busy schedule, fewer barriers to attending sessions, and options for shorter check-ins when life is hectic. The profile does not specify which online formats Dolores uses, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can still involve the same core approaches and homework as in-person work, and they are often useful for keeping momentum between appointments.