Dolores "Del" Larkin , LCSW

Dolores "Del" Larkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 20 years of experience providing therapy for individuals and couples. She brings a thoughtful, listening-first approach to work with people who struggle with perfectionism or who feel they are not good enough, offering a blend of practical strategies and deeper exploration to help clients move forward.

Del has extensive experience addressing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, self-confidence and self-esteem concerns, substance-related problems, and relationship difficulties. She draws from a range of clinical methods - including cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques, solution-focused strategies, and psychodynamic ideas - and tailors those tools to each person’s unique needs and circumstances.

In therapy she aims to collaborate with clients to identify barriers that keep them from becoming the person they want to be, matching her interventions to the situation at hand. Del works with both couples and individuals, combining clinical skill with a curious, compassionate stance to support change and growth over time.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work

Dolores "Del" Larkin uses approaches that translate well to online sessions, combining structured skills work with attention to relational patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations and emotional responses - it helps people understand patterns of closeness, abandonment, and trust that affect current relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, address perfectionism, and support mood improvement. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that are useful for managing intense emotions and improving communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Del works collaboratively to determine which methods best fit a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time, checking in with clients to make sure the work is helpful and aligned with what they want to achieve.

Online therapy by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These options provide flexibility and convenience while allowing licensed professionals to deliver evidence-informed strategies, skills coaching, and relational exploration in a way that meets clients where they are.