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Dolores Cancino, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Dolores is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Dolores. View 56 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Louisiana, Wyoming, and 2 more

Recent reviews

Dolores is very easy to talk to and understands my perspective while suggesting other way to look at the issues I am dealing with. She is very intuitive as well as compassionate and very relatable. Her relatability makes it very easy for me to open up and address the issues that I am dealing with.

Reviewed November 2024

My experience working with Dolores Cancino has been great. I am so thankful for her expertise and how she is able to understand me and support me.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Dolores

  • 24 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello! If you are exploring Better Help, it is likely that you are struggling with something significant in your life. Finding the right person to help you through these challenges is very important. If you don't have a good relationship with your counselor, you won't make the progress you are hoping to achieve. I want to provide you with some information about me in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you.

I have been a social worker for more years than I care to admit! (more than 20) and have experience working with people from all different backgrounds who are struggling with a wide variety of challenges. My experience began in the Family Services arena working with challenges related to Abuse and Neglect and Foster Care and Adoption. I then transitioned into Crisis Social Work in an Inpatient Hospital Setting serving those with Serious Mental Illness and their Families. A significant part of my career has been spent with the Active Duty Military and Veteran populations. I specialized as a Trauma Therapist and have been working with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, adoption and foster care challenges and challenges of Caregiving. The feedback I receive from clients and co-workers is that they find me to be caring and nonjudgmental, and they appreciate that I am honest and direct with them. You can expect me to walk with you through whatever difficulties you are facing and help you learn more about yourself and the way you interact with the world.

Currently, I have availability late in the day (ET); I can interact with you in whatever manner you are most comfortable. I find it helpful to participate in video sessions so that we can get to know each other better. I am also available to you via phone and text if that is more comfortable for you. I check messages several times during the day and will get back with you.

I know how hard it can be to find a counselor with whom you feel a connection. I would be honored to work with you through this stage of your life.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Blended family issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster First responder issues Hospice and end-of-life counseling Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Postpartum depression Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dolores Cancino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346346525.

  • LCSW · Louisiana · 6168 · Expires August 2025
  • LCSW · Wyoming · LCSW-1545 · Expires February 2025
  • LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-21547 · Expires May 2025
  • LCSW · Virginia · 0904017043 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dolores Cancino

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

56 reviews

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Dolores is very easy to talk to and understands my perspective while suggesting other way to look at the issues I am dealing with. She is very intuitive as well as compassionate and very relatable. Her relatability makes it very easy for me to open up and address the issues that I am dealing with.

Reviewed November 2024

My experience working with Dolores Cancino has been great. I am so thankful for her expertise and how she is able to understand me and support me.

Reviewed August 2024

So amazing understanding and very insightful helping you see within yourself while also seeing out side of your self and other perspectives

Reviewed July 2024

The sweetest woman ever. She’s so caring, loving, and more relatable than you’d thing. She has never made me feel judged and has only helped me grow.

Reviewed July 2024

Every conversation we have I feel better, she is very understanding and compassionate. She has a great insight and I enjoy working with her on my mental health.

Reviewed March 2024

Dolores is amazing! I believe she will be helpful to anyone with any issue. She has significant and varied experience and you would be lucky to have her as your therapist!

Reviewed March 2024

Professional, prompt and caring.

Reviewed March 2024

Dolores is kind, seems to be knowledgeable, and is helping me.

Reviewed January 2024

Dolores is wonderful! I appreciate her insights so much!

Reviewed January 2024

Dolores is the best therapist I have ever had. She is incredibly insightful and caring. I honestly feel like God brought Dolores into my life because we have so many shared past life experiences and she is able to talk to me and help me in a way that no one has ever before. Dolores is incredible!!

Reviewed July 2022

She’s great. Very happy we matched.

Reviewed September 2020

Dolores, has been an overwhelming help at a time a desperately needed it. She was a way of making you feel like everything is going to be ok no matter what. Great listener with lots of insight and feedback to help with everyday life. Thanks Dolores!

Reviewed December 2023

Dolores is such a thoughtful and caring therapist and human. I would recommend her to anybody! I truly look forward to my sessions every week.

Reviewed December 2023

Great therapist that is kind and goes above and beyond. Thank you so much for being understanding and knowledgeable!

Reviewed November 2023

Dolores is amazing! Thank you for everything

Reviewed August 2023

Doc is the best! I’ve been working with her for years! In fact, I followed her after she retired from the VA.

Reviewed August 2023

Dolores has helped me through so much and never makes me feel judged or unheard. She supports me and lets me know I’m doing an amazing job facing everything that I’m facing. She’s helped me turn my life around and I’m extremely thankful for her.

Reviewed June 2023

Delores has given me the chance to work through various issues and reasons to continue and pursue all the difficult I am struggling with. Coming from an outsiders opinion to her expertise has given me strength to conquer and find my inner self.

Reviewed May 2023

I worked with Dolores for a year and a half, when counselors could work across state lines. Dolores was caring, resourceful, and a great listener. She also told me what I needed to hear, not just what I wanted to hear. She was also very flexible and responded to my messages if I sent one during the week. I highly recommend Dolores.

Reviewed April 2023

Dolores changed my life. She applied just the right amount of pressure and kindness always to get me to get out of bed and out of my house. I’m going to miss being her client.

Reviewed April 2023

Dolores is kind and funny and understanding but she’s tough. She listens without judgment and helps you to better understand your anxiety and work through it. I can’t say enough about how truly wonderful she is!

Reviewed April 2023

I worked with Dolores for a little over a year and she’s truly an amazing therapist. Very candid and down to earth, I always felt much more grounded after our sessions. She’s great at listening and relating in her own way to your situation. Who I was a year ago and who I am now feels like two different people. I’m on solid ground now and am so grateful for the insight and support I received from Dolores.

Reviewed March 2023

She is a gem.

Reviewed February 2023

I’ve only have 2 sessions and Dolores has been amazing. She listens and helps to each situation. Thank you for all you have done for me so far.

Reviewed February 2023

Despite being in the healthcare field, I was terrified to take the step of initiating counseling. There were many things that had held me back from getting the help I needed for far too long. I was paired up with Dolores and quickly found there was nothing to fear. We started out chatting on the computer for our sessions. Soon it progressed to telephone calls and before I knew it we were video chatting. She challenged me and held me accountable, but never made me feel pressured or embarrassed over anything that I brought to the session. It simply was what it was and we would pick at it, decipher it, and work on it together. There were many tears but also many victories and laughs. It brought great comfort knowing I wasn't alone, no answer was a wrong answer, and I had someone to help me process things. Over time I began to grow in ways I never imagined. I am stronger and healthier than I have ever been, and I feel as though I can take on whatever may be thrown my way. I can also stand firm on the knowledge that she is there to help if it becomes too much or I simply can't see my way through it. Dolores has been a game changer for me. I cannot say enough about Better Help but more so about Dolores. I will be forever thankful I faced my fears and I took the leap of faith.

Reviewed January 2023

Dolores is a wonderful counselor. She is able to understand my struggles and help me to address my anxiety. She has a wonderful balance of listening, caring, and advice. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2022

Doc is the best and has helped me keep my life together.

Reviewed September 2022

A great, engaging conversationalist, has really helped me worth thru stuff.

Reviewed September 2022

I have only seen Dolores once so it is hard to get a good idea yet as to how much help this will be but so far she has given me lots of information and I am looking forward to our next meeting.

Reviewed August 2022

Awesome counselor. She's helped me tons

Reviewed July 2022

Dolores is a life saver! She has been helping me navigate after an unwanted divorce and I don’t know how I would do this without her - I am so grateful to have her as my therapist

Reviewed July 2022

Dolores has been a wonderful therapist! She cuts to the show when it comes my problems as I've been prone making a lot of excuses for a lot of things over the years. She's wonderful and I recommend her to everyone I know!

Reviewed June 2022

Delores is wonderful. She listens well and offers pertinent advice.

Reviewed June 2022

I've been to a few therapists over the years and then stopped going because I felt it wasn't really getting to the source of my challenges. Dolores has helped me so much, even at the very first session! She provides feedback and insight that helps me understand why I have certain issues and provides solutions on how to address and overcome them. I believe her experience is a huge benefit. She is amazing and I am incredibly thankful to have found her!!!!

Reviewed June 2022

I always feel better and like I am given new tools to work with after each of our appointments.

Reviewed April 2022

Dolores has been wonderful to work with.

Reviewed March 2022

Dolores is an outstanding therapist. It truly amazes me during each session how much she prioritizes me. She knows exactly when to talk and when to listen. She has so much knowledge about every topic I have brought up. I cannot put into words how good I feel after each session. She challenges me enough, but also leaves my feeling positive. I would recommend her to anyone seeking help.

Reviewed February 2022

Doc is the best!

Reviewed January 2022

I feel Dolores not only listens but engages with me to help me better understand my challenges, causes, etc. I am very thankful I found her!!!!

Reviewed January 2022

I think we all need someone at times to talk to. Between the Covid Pandemic, knowing that I wanted to be less defensive in my life, and a health scare Dolores helped me tremendously. I know I love my husband and want to stay connected with him, and Delores gave me many suggestions to help that improve as well. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed January 2022

She’s amazing!!!

Reviewed January 2022

Dolores is absolutely amazing and has been a God send in coping with one of the hardest times of my life. She has walked me through the grieving process and I am so grateful I have her with me during this time in my life.

Reviewed December 2021

Dolores is a great therapist to work with! As someone who is participating in therapy for the first time, she makes me feel really comfortable. She helps me to figure out why am I seeking therapy when sometimes that question can be hard to answer. Dolores gets that life happens and that it looks different for everyone. Dolores has been great at helping me to make sense of situations, process my feelings, and to accept things that I cannot change.

Reviewed December 2021

Dolores has been a lovely person to talk to each week. She focuses not on what's holding me back as much as how I can move forward. She's been a motivating influence in my life when I needed one and has helped me see myself a bit more clearly.

Reviewed December 2021

Delores is insightful and very skilled at getting to the heart of the matter. She has helped me change my perspective greatly in only a few weeks. I look forward to our sessions so much.

Reviewed November 2021

Dolores is absolutely wonderful! I can talk to her about ANYTHING that is on my mind. She holds me accountable, but in a respectful and non-judgemental way. She is helping me to recognize where a lot of my coping mechanisms and learned responses come from. Extremely easy to interact with. Offers realistic suggestions. She does not hold unrealistic expectations. Dolores accepts you as you are and where you are. I am so thankful I sought help and Dolores is a perfect pairing for me. "There are no wrong answers!" "Feelings aren't facts!"

Reviewed November 2021

Dolores Clemons is able to provide so much insight and picks up on cues one may not even think about or realize. She is supportive while fostering growth. I thoroughly enjoy and look forward to my sessions with Dolores!

Reviewed September 2021

She's been a spectacular therapist and I love working with her

Reviewed September 2021

Professional, understanding, and knowledgeable.

Reviewed September 2021

I very much enjoy my sessions with Dolores Clemons. She's a good listener and calls on her wide background to relate to issues I discuss with her. She's very open and I trust in her. Highly recommended.

Reviewed September 2021

Dolores always offers the perfect insights to give me Ahhh moments . She is a great listener, relatable, kind, smart, and has wonderful points of perspective.

Reviewed August 2021

Dolores is amazing, she listens and understands and helps!! I’m so happy I joined BetterHelp in a time if need, it’s helped a lot! And I plan on continuing.

Reviewed June 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed our first session; I was dealing with a crisis that needed attention over other areas and Dolores understood that and we were able to work through it rather than pushing it down the road. It was extremely refreshing to be able to deal with problems as they arise.

Reviewed May 2021

Her experience has giving me good insight on a new path to my mental health.

Reviewed May 2021

I was beyond impressed with my being matched with Dolores. She has expertise in the areas I am struggling and then some! I feel well listened to, taken care of, and honored to learn from her. I would recommend her to a friend, family member, or a therapist looking to understand holistic approaches to counseling. I appreciate that my physical, mental, and emotional states are understood.

Reviewed August 2020

For the first time I feel listened to and addressed without feeling intimidated. It’s convenient and timely and a less expensive option than in person counseling

Reviewed August 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dolores Cancino offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dolores Cancino works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dolores Cancino speak?

Dolores Cancino speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dolores Cancino have?

Dolores Cancino has 24 years of experience.

Where is Dolores Cancino licensed to practice?

Dolores Cancino is licensed to practice in Louisiana, Wyoming, Arizona, and Virginia.

Does Dolores Cancino accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dolores Cancino does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dolores Cancino offer?

Dolores Cancino offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dolores Cancino?

Dolores Cancino can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dolores Cancino?

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