Dolores Aguilar , LPCC

Dolores Aguilar is licensed in California and brings six years of professional experience supporting people through a range of concerns. She has worked with individuals facing stress and anxiety, LGBT-related issues, motivation and self-esteem struggles, trauma, and challenges with confidence, and she also has experience treating depression. Dolores takes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to each person she meets, centering their strengths and resources as the foundation for change.

Her therapeutic style is solution-focused and strength-based, and she complements that framework with training in Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She emphasizes a trauma-informed perspective and collaborates with clients to tailor conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique needs and goals. The aim is to help clients build on the skills and strengths they already possess while introducing practical tools for coping and growth.

Dolores recognizes that starting therapy requires courage and she welcomes those first steps toward support. Her current practice hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. She generally responds at least once each morning and once each evening, sometimes more often. Clients may book live sessions in advance, and if no open slots appear, she asks that they send a message so she can try to accommodate scheduling needs.

Please note that this service is not appropriate for crises or situations requiring immediate intervention. In an emergency, callers should contact 911, 988, or local emergency services. For immediate emotional support, individuals may also call 1-800-273-8255. Dolores maintains a cancellation and no-show policy that encourages at least 24 hours notice for appointment changes. Cancellations made fewer than 24 hours before an appointment are recorded as late cancellations or no-shows and may trigger an automated notification from the service. She waits 15 minutes after a scheduled start time before considering a session a no-show. Multiple late cancellations or no-shows within a short period may affect access to preferred scheduling windows and could lead to recommendations for in-person care or a change of counselor if the pattern continues.

Could Remote Counseling Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote counseling can provide meaningful support. For a wide range of everyday concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions - online therapy can match the effectiveness of traditional in-person sessions for many clients.

One major benefit is convenience. Clients can connect with licensed professionals in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules or to access care from different locations.

Therapists who offer online care bring the same professional training and therapeutic skills as those working in person, and many people appreciate the ability to change providers if they need a different fit. For individuals weighing their options, remote therapy is a flexible, evidence-aligned way to pursue support while maintaining access to trained, licensed professionals.