Dolores Cancino, LCSW

Dolores Cancino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience. She draws on decades of front-line practice to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and depression. Her manner is direct and caring, and she focuses on building a real connection so people can make progress together.

Her background began in family services, working with abuse, neglect, foster care, and adoption issues. She later moved into crisis social work in inpatient hospital settings, supporting people with serious mental illness and their families. Much of her career has included work with active duty military members and veterans, with a long focus on trauma-related challenges.

In sessions she aims to walk alongside people as they sort out what matters most. She uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns, practical steps, and small changes that add up. Clients can expect an honest, nonjudgmental approach that also points to concrete ways to cope and move forward.

Dolores blends several approaches to fit a person’s needs. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters to the person, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to reduce overwhelm. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work are used when people want to set clear goals and take action.

She practices in Arizona and conducts sessions in English. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on her availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s priorities first. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters to the client, helping them explore feelings and choices at their own pace. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive space to talk and feel understood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress when people want clear tools to manage symptoms.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce overwhelm. Short breathing and awareness exercises can help with anxiety, sleep trouble, and being more present during hard moments.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods feel best, and may combine approaches based on needs, goals, and preferences. Clients can expect options to be discussed and adjusted over time.

Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Video can help the therapist read nonverbal cues and build rapport, while phone or text can be useful for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking to make sure they match your needs.