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Dominique Montgomery

Dominique Montgomery

LMSW

Compassionate support for stress and trauma recovery

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  • Trauma-informed care
  • Practical skills
  • Relationship focus

About Dominique

Dominique Montgomery is a licensed social worker in Michigan with six years of practical experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She welcomes conversations about family conflict, motivation, confidence, and the effects of trauma. Dominique aims to make it easier to talk about hard things and to help people take the first step toward a more fulfilling life.

She uses a straightforward, person-focused way of working. Sessions concentrate on what matters to each person and on building small, usable skills. Dominique blends strategies from Trauma-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and cognitive-behavioral tools to address symptoms and everyday problems.

In sessions she creates an open space for thoughts and feelings to be named without judgment. That space is used to practice new ways of responding to stress and to work through painful memories at a pace that feels manageable. The focus is on practical steps that fit daily life.

Dominique also attends to relationships and communication patterns that affect mood and self-worth. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand how current struggles link to past connections and to improve how people relate to others.

Her approach blends talk, skill-building, and goal setting. People seeking clearer coping strategies, relief from anxiety or depression, or support navigating life changes may find her way of working helpful.

How her approaches translate to online work

Dominique uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the impact of past harm by helping people process difficult memories at a manageable pace and reduce their day-to-day triggers. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help clients clarify values, accept uncomfortable feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationships shape current patterns and to build healthier ways of connecting and communicating.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dominique works with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life demands. She adjusts pace and techniques as needed so therapy feels useful and realistic for day-to-day life.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity during life changes. It can reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-in meetings when that helps a person stay on track. Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm available formats before booking to make sure they match your needs.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dominique help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, career questions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is person-centered and practical, mixing talk with skill-building. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on concrete strategies to manage symptoms.

How much experience does she have?

Dominique has six years of professional work experience in mental health settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and is licensed in Michigan.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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