Dominic Valdes
LCSW
California
Motivational, practical therapy for relationship and identity concerns
Continue with DominicAt a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 71010
- NPI
- 1518242387
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Anxiety and depression
- LGBTQ+ informed care
- Addiction and intimacy
About Dominic
Dominic Valdes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who centers his work on practical, person-focused therapy. He often helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and addiction concerns. Dominic pays close attention to issues that commonly affect LGBTQ+ clients, including questions about gender and HIV / AIDS related concerns.
He uses motivational conversation and client-centered methods to help people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward change. Sessions tend to focus on small, realistic goals and on building skills that can be used between meetings. Dominic also draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical strategies when helpful, and he has experience working with trauma through EMDR approaches.
Common themes Dominic addresses include intimacy and sexual concerns, boundary and control issues, attachment and abandonment worries, and the fallout of infidelity or betrayal. He also supports people managing substance use, process addictions, and patterns like jealousy or narcissistic dynamics that affect relationships. His work often includes support for men who are navigating social expectations and emotional strain.
Dominic brings 17 years of clinical experience to sessions, and he aims to meet people where they are without judgment. He focuses on practical steps toward greater self-understanding and healthier relationships. If you want direct, respectful help sorting through complicated feelings, he offers an approach that balances listening with concrete tools.
To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy flow and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.
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How Dominic’s Methods Translate to Online Work
Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own reasons for change through open conversation and gentle guidance; it suits challenges like addiction, ambivalence about relationships, or making life adjustments. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, validation, and following the person’s lead to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to create concrete steps for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and changing unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Dominic collaborates with each person to decide what techniques to try first, adjusts plans based on progress, and checks in about what’s working or not. The goal is a practical plan that fits the client’s needs and preferences, not a one-size-fits-all method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins between longer appointments when that’s helpful. It can also accommodate people who prefer a talking-focused session rather than in-person meetings. Licensed professionals tailor the rhythm and tools of online work to match goals, whether that means skill practice, trauma processing, or motivational conversations. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommitment issuesControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Dominic works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, self-esteem, anger, and many LGBT-related concerns. He also focuses on topics like attachment, abandonment, infidelity, kink and alternative sex culture, and polyamory.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The work emphasizes motivational interviewing and client-centered care to help people find their own reasons for change. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical strategies are used alongside EMDR when those approaches fit a person’s goals.
What is Dominic’s professional background?
He brings 17 years of clinical experience working with diverse emotional and relational issues, including addiction, trauma, and sexual health concerns.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
Dominic is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for therapy?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers