LPC

Dolores Walker, LPC

Therapist in Colorado

Dolores is a LPC therapist in Colorado.

20+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Addictions
Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Dolores

Dolores Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience in the field of counseling. She has concentrated much of her work on substance abuse, the trauma that can accompany addiction, and the mental health challenges that frequently co-occur with those issues. Viewing each person holistically, she attends to mind, body, and spirit to help clients reconnect with a fuller sense of themselves.

Believing that problems rarely exist in isolation, she looks beyond isolated symptoms to identify underlying drivers of distress. Her style emphasizes partnership - not leading or following, but walking alongside clients as they rediscover their values and strengths. This collaborative approach aims to restore internal balance and support more productive, fulfilled living.

She considers it a privilege when someone entrusts her with the level of sharing required to make meaningful change. As an LPC, she brings professional training and two decades of practical experience to work alongside individuals and families facing addiction, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and a range of life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while developing new ways to relate to difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is often used to address depression, anxiety, addiction triggers, and relationship difficulties by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and responses.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method designed to strengthen a person’s own motivation for change. It is frequently applied when someone feels ambivalent about change, such as in recovery from substance use or when working toward behavioral goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Dolores Walker works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage caregiving or work responsibilities, and maintain continuity of support across life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dolores Walker have?

Dolores Walker has 20 years of experience in counseling, with a primary focus on substance abuse, related trauma, and co-occurring mental health concerns.

Is Dolores Walker a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dolores Walker holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: CO LPC LPC.0004386.

In which languages does Dolores Walker provide therapy?

Dolores Walker provides therapy in English.

Where is Dolores Walker located?

Dolores Walker is located in Colorado.

How can I work with Dolores Walker as my therapist?

Clients can work with Dolores Walker via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dolores Walker work with international clients?

Dolores Walker does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dolores Walker cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with the therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.