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Dominique Montgomery

Practical family-focused support for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LMSW
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Dominique

Dominique Montgomery is a licensed social worker in Michigan who focuses on practical support for parents and families. She listens without judgment and helps people sort through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. Her approach is down-to-earth and aimed at small, usable changes that fit family life.

She draws on six years of professional experience to help with depression, motivation, and broader life transitions. Trauma and grief are part of her work, and she pays attention to how those experiences affect daily routines and family dynamics.

Background and approach

Dominique encourages honest conversation and steady steps forward rather than quick fixes. Sessions emphasize clear communication and coping strategies. She uses techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and try new behaviors.

Emotion regulation skills from dialectical behavior therapy are used when strong emotions get in the way of functioning. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas shape how she builds trust and connection in sessions. That means helping clients feel heard and working from each person's values and goals.

Dominique aims to make therapy a collaborative effort between parent and therapist. Her work also covers concerns such as ADHD, career stress, family problems, fatherhood issues, and aging-related matters. She meets clients in English and accepts international clients, offering several online formats to fit busy schedules.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and she focuses on steady support through that process.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts without letting those thoughts control actions. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps that align with what matters most, which can help during life changes and family stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches straightforward tools to shift unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits, useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dominique collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, values, and family context. She adjusts tools over time so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy families. These formats let people meet from home, follow up between visits, and choose what works best for their schedule and comfort. The goal is to make steady progress without adding extra travel or time burdens.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Dominique help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family problems, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, career and coaching topics, and ADHD among other areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on open listening and practical skills. She combines acceptance and commitment, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, attachment-based, and client-centered ideas to help people try new ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dominique has six years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and family concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LMSW credential and is licensed in Michigan with license number MI LMSW 6801119351.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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