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About Dominique
Dominique Decoster is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, addictions, trauma, depression, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people facing parenting strain, anger, bipolar challenges, and eating difficulties. Dominique communicates in English, Spanish, and French and practices from Massachusetts.
She uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. Dominique draws on client-centered ideas to listen and shape work around each person's priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical behavior skills and mindfulness strategies are part of her toolbox for managing strong emotions and improving daily routines like sleep.
Dominique completed a Master of Social Work at Springfield College and has clinical experience from internships in a correctional facility and a cancer center. She worked three years in a clinic setting and has spent many years serving people through the public defender's office. That background informs how she talks with people about stress, legal strain, and life disruption.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Dominique blends listening with skill teaching and short exercises clients can try between meetings. She uses motivational interviewing when people want help changing substance use or other behaviors.
Her approach aims to make therapy fit into busy lives. She helps people sort immediate needs and then builds skills for better sleep, calmer days, and steadier moods.
How Dominique Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Dominique integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people make concrete changes. Client-centered therapy means she focuses on each person's goals and listens closely before suggesting steps. Cognitive behavioral work looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems like insomnia or anxiety going and teaches practical techniques to shift them.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques for emotion regulation and stress tolerance. These skills help when feelings become overwhelming and when consistent routines, like sleep schedules, need strengthening.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dominique will discuss what feels most useful based on a person's goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. She frames the process as collaborative and will adjust methods as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the currently offered online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, shorten travel time, allow brief check-ins during a break, or avoid being on camera when that feels difficult. Licensed professionals aim to match format and pace to each person's needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Spanish, French
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dominique commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, addictions, trauma, depression, grief, eating issues, and self-esteem challenges among other concerns.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
She uses a person-centered style that emphasizes listening, clear goals, and practical steps. Sessions mix conversation with skill teaching and short exercises to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
Dominique earned a Master of Social Work from Springfield College and completed internships in a correctional facility and a cancer center. She has worked in clinical and public defender settings.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and French. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.