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Dominique Oputa

Dominique Oputa

LPC

Pennsylvania

Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Pennsylvania / PC007345
Experience
16 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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    • Motivational approach
    • Goal oriented
    • Practical skills

    About Dominique

    Dominique Oputa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with sixteen years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are wrestling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, and relationship strain. Dominique centers sessions on the person in front of her and treats each situation as unique.

    She approaches therapy as a collaborative process. Dominique draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also uses Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build practical skills.

    Her work often addresses parenting concerns, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and communication problems. Dominique also supports people facing major life transitions, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and struggles with guilt or forgiveness. She pays attention to how isolation, compassion fatigue, and aging can affect mood and daily life.

    Sessions emphasize clear goals and steady progress. Expect a conversational style that focuses on what matters most to you, with practical steps to try between meetings. Dominique encourages self-compassion and realistic problem solving as part of everyday routines.

    People choose her when they want straightforward support for pressing concerns and guidance toward manageable change. She helps identify small shifts that add up to better coping and healthier relationships.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

    Dominique uses Motivational Interviewing to help people connect with their own reasons for change; this approach focuses on listening, gentle questioning, and building internal motivation. Client-Centered Therapy guides sessions around the person's concerns and perspective, emphasizing empathy and respect as people talk through difficult decisions.

    Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Dominique will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. She adjusts techniques over time so the plan matches progress and daily realities.

    The practical upside of online therapy is fitting support into a busy life. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to keep appointments around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities. They can also allow shorter check-ins or phone conversations when video is not convenient. Licensed professionals use these formats to maintain consistent contact and help clients apply skills between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    GriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    16+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does she help people with?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, low self-esteem, parenting and caregiving stress, anger, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.

    What is her therapy style like?

    Her style is collaborative and conversational. She focuses on practical goals, exploring motivation, and building skills people can use between sessions.

    How much experience does she have?

    Dominique has sixteen years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.

    Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

    What session formats are used?

    The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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 the therapist's availability.

  6. 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

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