Dolores "Del" Larkin, LCSW
Therapist in Illinois
Dolores "Del" Larkin is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of experience.
- Licensed inIllinois
- License149.009735
- NPI 1609007277
- Experience20+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Dolores
Dolores "Del" Larkin is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of experience. She focuses on attachment-informed work and helps people who struggle with perfectionism, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and relationship pain. Her style is down-to-earth and practical, with a focus on what helps in day-to-day life.
Del often begins by listening closely to how problems show up in routines and relationships. She uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs, so sessions feel tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Background and approach
People can expect clear, achievable steps alongside emotional support. She works with concerns that include stress, panic, addictions, grief, anger, and major life changes. Del also addresses issues like codependency, abandonment, commitment struggles, and family of origin patterns.
Her practice includes help for career questions, impulsivity, and managing symptoms related to bipolar disorder and ADHD. Del draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds affect current relationships and self-worth. She combines that with client-centered listening and practical tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical approaches to teach coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
Sessions are intended to be collaborative: she and the person decide together what to try, then check what works. Del aims to make therapy a place to practice new ways of relating, set realistic goals, and build steady progress one step at a time.
Credentials
- LCSW (Illinois)
- License 149.009735 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1609007277 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Dolores lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- 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
Approaches Dolores names
- 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
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Online support
Attachment-informed and skills-based care online
Dolores blends attachment-informed thinking with client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current trust, closeness, and self-worth, helping people understand patterns in their adult relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and accepted, so sessions often begin with reflective listening and building a safe working relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change behaviors and mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Del works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals, preferences, and daily life. She checks in regularly and adjusts tools and homework to keep progress practical and manageable.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not desired. Live chat and text messaging give brief check-ins or ongoing written support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, handle workday breaks, or keep momentum between meetings.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Del commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, anger, and life transitions. Additional focuses include codependency, abandonment, commitment issues, and family of origin problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens closely, offers practical tools, and tailors methods to each person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has twenty years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and provides services while based in that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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