Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Dominic Valdes, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 71010
- NPI
- 1518242387
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Dominic supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT and DBT tools
- EMDR for trauma
- Relationship work
About Dominic
Dominic Valdes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 17 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and issues commonly experienced by LGBTQ people. Dominic works directly with individuals who need practical support for emotional and relational problems.
He often helps people who are dealing with betrayal, infidelity, or sex and process addictions. He also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, jealousy, control and commitment challenges, and struggles tied to isolation or social anxiety. Dominic talks through relationship patterns and offers concrete tools to handle emotional triggers.
Dominic uses familiar therapy methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and the Gottman Method. He draws on these approaches to focus on skills, coping strategies, and processing past hurts that affect present life.
Sessions emphasize practical steps. That might include changing unhelpful thinking, building emotional regulation skills, or working through trauma memories. Dominic also supports conversations about kink, BDSM, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship dynamics when those topics arise in therapy.
He works in English and practices in California. People who want to start can follow the site's process to complete a brief questionnaire and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Dominic draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns. EMDR helps process traumatic memories by using structured recall and bilateral stimulation techniques to reduce the intensity of trauma symptoms.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and working from the client's concerns. That approach helps people set goals and make changes at their own pace. Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative - Dominic will discuss options and help choose methods that fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences during early sessions.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. Talk with him in the first session about scheduling, session length, and how to structure meetings so they work with everyday life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Dominic focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBTQ concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside CBT, DBT, EMDR, and the Gottman Method to provide practical skills and trauma processing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Dominic has 17 years of experience working with people on relationship, trauma, addiction, and mood concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as CA LCSW, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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