Dolores "Del" Larkin, LCSW

Dolores "Del" Larkin is a licensed clinician in Illinois with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through periods of difficulty, transition, and emotional pain. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained to provide psychotherapy and clinical support - she brings a steady, empathetic presence to work with people who struggle with feeling not good enough, perfectionism, and low self-esteem. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship difficulties, addiction-related issues, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Del combines several therapeutic methods to match each person and situation, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to solution-focused techniques and psychodynamic ideas. She also integrates attachment-based and client-centered perspectives when they fit a client’s needs. This flexible approach allows her to collaborate with clients to remove barriers that keep them from becoming the person they want to be.

Known for a curious, listening style, Del works with clients to identify patterns related to abandonment, codependency, commitment and control issues, family of origin concerns, infidelity, isolation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and other relational challenges. She accepts new clients and is available to work with international clients, offering therapeutic support that aims to build self-compassion, clearer communication, and practical coping skills.