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Dolores Cancino

Dolores Cancino, LCSW

Therapist in Arizona

Experienced LCSW for life transitions

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  • Direct and caring
  • Practical strategies
  • Trauma-informed

About Dolores

Dolores Cancino is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience supporting people facing hard life moments. She works with individuals who are coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, caregiving strain, and other stresses. Dolores aims to build a respectful, straightforward relationship so clients can make steady progress.

Her career began in family services, focusing on foster care, adoption, and abuse and neglect concerns. She later worked in inpatient crisis settings with people experiencing serious mental illness. Much of her work has involved active duty military members and veterans, and she has long experience helping people recover from trauma.

Dolores uses a few practical approaches in sessions, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness. She prefers to be direct and honest while staying caring and nonjudgmental. Sessions often focus on concrete skills and small changes that can reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

She is comfortable addressing a wide range of concerns beyond depression, such as relationship problems, parenting strain, sleep issues, addiction, and life transitions. She also offers support around caregiving, end-of-life matters, postpartum mood concerns, and challenges tied to illness or deployment.

People who choose Dolores can expect a collaborative process. She listens first, helps set clear goals, and adapts methods to what each person needs. Her style is straightforward, warm, and focused on helping people take steps forward.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Dolores Uses Practical Approaches Online

Dolores often blends client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness in sessions. Client-centered work means she listens closely and follows the person's concerns, helping them shape goals and decisions. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness practices help people notice the present moment and learn simple ways to calm the body and mind.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Dolores will talk with each person about goals and challenges, then try methods that fit those needs. She expects to adjust things over time based on what is working and what the person prefers.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Many people like remote sessions because they can avoid travel, schedule appointments around work, or use a shorter phone check-in when needed. Dolores notes that video sessions are helpful for building connection, and phone or text options may be used when that is more comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related issues like grief, caregiving strain, sleep problems, and relationship difficulties.

What is her general therapy style?

She blends a client-centered approach with practical techniques, offering straightforward and compassionate guidance while focusing on clear goals and skills.

How much experience does she have?

Dolores has 26 years of social work experience across family services, inpatient crisis work, and work with active duty military and veterans.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds LCSW credentials in Arizona and also has an LA LCSW credential; she practices from Arizona.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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