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Dolores Ituarte Valenzuela

Compassionate CBT-informed counselor in Texas

LPC Texas

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Dolores

Dolores Ituarte Valenzuela is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with a decade of clinical experience. She blends evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-informed practices to address persistent stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

Her work also covers a range of related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and relationship transitions like divorce and separation. She builds a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and emotions openly and collaborate on practical strategies for change.

Dolores emphasizes a client-centered stance that honors each person’s values and goals while offering structured techniques when helpful. Prospective clients can expect a thoughtful mix of short-term skill building and deeper exploration tailored to their needs, with attention to communication patterns, emotional regulation, and meaningful behavior change.

Approach-Based Online Therapy and Practical Access



Dolores draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn skills to change behaviors that maintain distress, often used for anxiety, stress, and depression. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and cultivating psychological flexibility so clients can take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dolores works together with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting techniques over time to find what feels most effective and sustainable.

Online therapy with her is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access care from home or on the go. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, ongoing check-ins between sessions, and ways to engage that match different comfort levels and communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Dolores focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, and depression, and she also works with a broader range of related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, chronic pain, caregiver stress, and divorce or separation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered approach that combines compassion and practical techniques, integrating cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance-based work, and mindfulness to support emotional regulation and behavior change.
How much professional experience does she have?
Dolores has 10 years of professional work experience in counseling and psychotherapy, bringing that background to her current practice in Texas.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credential TX LPC 81455 and practices in Texas.
Does she offer services in more than one language or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with this therapist?
Dolores provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin work with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English