Dolores "Del" Larkin, LCSW

Dolores "Del" Larkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 20 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through difficult life phases. LCSW indicates that she is a licensed clinical social worker, trained to assess emotional and relational challenges and to provide psychotherapy and practical coping strategies. She frequently works with people who struggle with perfectionism or persistent feelings of not being good enough, and she has extensive experience addressing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, relationship conflicts, substance use concerns, and family difficulties.

Her approach blends evidence-based techniques and thoughtful exploration. She uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), together with solution-focused techniques and psychodynamic ideas, selecting tools that fit each person or couple. She approaches therapy as a curious, attentive listener who partners with clients to identify and remove barriers that keep them from becoming the person they want to be.

Del aims to create practical, goal-oriented plans while attending to deeper patterns that affect relationships and self-worth. She welcomes clients seeking help with stress, grief, trauma, addiction, career issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and a range of interpersonal problems including commitment issues, codependency, abandonment, and communication difficulties. Her work emphasizes collaboration, respect, and steady progress toward clearer choices and improved day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dolores "Del" Larkin

Dolores "Del" Larkin draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and practical coping skills. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strategies to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship struggles. Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns - this approach explores connection, trust, and closeness to improve relationship dynamics and feelings of security.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Del collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so the plan remains practical and responsive.

Online therapy with Del offers flexible access to care by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and receive consistent support from licensed professionals without geographic barriers.