Dolores “Del” Larkin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Dolores
Do you have difficulties ‘needing to be perfect” or not feeling “good enough” . You are not alone. I am a licensed professional with over 20 years experience providing therapy services to couples and individuals with a variety of problems. 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.
What Dolores helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Dolores works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “I like Del because she keeps it real and doesn't sugar coat anything. She is very good at sending worksheets and messaging between sessions. I also like that she has lived a lot more years than I have and has a lot of wisdom.”
- “I really like Del, she is easy to talk too. I on the other hand am still nervous. But, I will be fine & the nervousness wil fade. There are so many things Del makes me think about, which I should’ve doing.”
- “Truly an incredible experience healing from past traumas with Del. She is incredibly patient but also honest about what you need and how you can learn to support yourself. I cannot recommend her enough.”
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- “I’ve been working with Del for a few months now and she has been amazingly helpful in helping me work through a tough time at work. She asks me questions and gives me assignments which help me delve deeper into myself, and is incredibly supportive every step of the way. She’s very adept in helping people with maladaptive perfectionism and through navigating the demands of strenuous corporate life. Del has truly been instrumental to my growth as a person and I can’t recommend her enough.”
- “Del is amazing as what she does”
- “She still helped after I canceled my membership”
- “Del is a wonderful therapist. I find her to be very supportive and instructional.”
- “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.”
- “My Husband and I loved working with Del. She helped gave and resources and tools to help us repair our marriage. She helped us with parenting techniques with our son. She is great! Personable and friendly.”
- “My experiences so far have been quite positive. I strongly feel that she listens to my concerns and has helped me already”
- “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!”
- “Del, has been amazing for us and our family. I am so grateful for her help.”
- “We love Del. She is very professional. She is kind and understands our needs . Her approach and techniques have help me improve in many areas.”
- “Excellent therapist. Very empathetic and gets right to the point. Tells you what you need to hear. Highly recommend her!”
- “Dolores has been amazing helping me through my panic feelings and thoughts. I’m so greatful for her guidance.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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