- CBT techniques
- Client-centered care
- Solution-focused goals
About Dominique
Dominique Oputa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 16 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting, anger, and other life changes including young adult issues.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people understand what is getting in the way. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Dominique values the client's view of their own life and builds on strengths the person already has.
Her approach often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. She also uses Client-Centered methods to listen and reflect, and Solution-Focused techniques to set concrete short-term goals. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit for people wrestling with change or low motivation.
Dominique helps people talk through relationship patterns and family concerns without assuming she knows the whole story. She supports parents facing the strain of caregiving and people navigating grief or end-of-life stressors. She also addresses issues like codependency, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
Her style is practical and goal-minded. New clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to clarify goals and next steps. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone says so they can make sense of their experience; it helps with building self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Dominique will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That might mean starting with a few sessions focused on immediate coping and then shifting to skill-building or short-term goal work.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, motivational interviewing techniques, and solution-focused tasks to remote sessions so the work continues between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting, anger, bipolar-related coping, compassion fatigue, and young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear conversation, goal-setting, and homework to try out changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of life and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact costs vary with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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