Dolores Cancino, LCSW

Direct, caring support for life’s hardest seasons

Trauma informed perspective
Military and veteran focus
Adoption and caregiving support

About Dolores Cancino

Dolores Cancino, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience supporting people through meaningful life challenges. She works with adults from many backgrounds and brings a steady, practical presence to concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addiction, relationship and family difficulties, sleep concerns, parenting stress, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and coping with major life changes.

Her professional path began in family services, where she worked with situations involving abuse and neglect, foster care, and adoption. She later moved into crisis social work within an inpatient hospital setting, serving individuals living with serious mental illness and supporting their families through difficult periods. A significant portion of her career has also been dedicated to active duty military members and veterans, and she has specialized as a trauma therapist.

Dolores aims to offer a caring, nonjudgmental space while also being honest and direct when it is helpful. She focuses on walking alongside clients as they navigate what is happening in their lives, building insight into patterns, and strengthening skills for day-to-day coping and long-term change. She offers sessions in English and can meet through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic Approach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dolores Cancino have?

Dolores Cancino has 26 years of experience as a social worker and therapist, supporting clients through a wide range of life challenges.

Is Dolores Cancino a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dolores Cancino is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Her license information includes AZ LCSW LCSW-21547 and LA LCSW 6168.

In which languages does Dolores Cancino provide therapy?

Dolores Cancino provides therapy in English.

Where is Dolores Cancino located?

Dolores Cancino is located in Arizona.

How can I work with Dolores Cancino as my therapist?

You can work with Dolores Cancino through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.

Does Dolores Cancino work with international clients?

No. Dolores Cancino does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dolores Cancino 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your 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.

Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well Online

Dolores Cancino, LCSW, draws from practical, evidence-informed approaches that can work well in online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another, then practicing new ways to respond. It is often used for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and unhelpful habits that keep life feeling stuck.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the client sets the pace and goals. This approach can be especially helpful when someone is carrying grief, trauma-related stress, identity concerns, or major life changes and wants space to sort through feelings while building clarity and self-trust.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment with curiosity rather than criticism. It can help people relate differently to intense emotions, improve coping under pressure, and build steadier routines around sleep, stress, or caregiver strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dolores collaborates with clients to understand what they want to change, what has or has not helped before, and what style of support feels most workable.

Online therapy also adds flexibility. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, with live chat or text-based messaging available for additional support and reflection between sessions.

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