I am a licensed professional with over 20 years experience providing therapy services to adolescents, couples and individuals. I believe most people go through a period of their life that is too difficult to handle alone or a problem that has gone on too long and that is a time professional help can provide the impetus to get through the problem or issue. I have a passion for working with people who feel they are not "good enough" or have perfectionism issues. I have also worked with people with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, problems with self confidence or self esteem, problems related to alcohol or drug issues and relationship problems. I use a variety of methods from CBT and DBT to Solution Focused therapy to a more Psychodynamic approach. I match my approach with each individual to work together to get the best results. I approach therapy as a curious listener who works with clients to remove barriers keeping them from being the person they want to be.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.009735
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dolores "Del" Larkin. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Del is a wonderful therapist. I find her to be very supportive and instructional.
Written on Apr 15, 2024 after therapy with Dolores "Del" for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Wonderful really likes pushing me to be better about taking about the harder topics, but always respects me when I ask to change the subject.
Written on Sep 05, 2023 after therapy with Dolores "Del" for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
Del is fantastic and has in just two sessions helped me gain some insight on why I’m feeling the way I am, and gave me different tools (all of which feel very attainable) to help me manage some of what I’m dealing with. Thank you Del!
Written on May 12, 2023 after therapy with Dolores "Del" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dolores has been amazing helping me through my panic feelings and thoughts. I’m so greatful for her guidance.
Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with Dolores "Del" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety