Heather Dominguez, LPC
Alaska LPC helping families and healing trauma
- 26 years experience
- Bilingual English Spanish
- EMDR certified therapist
About Heather Dominguez
Heather Dominguez is an Alaska-based Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations across the United States. She combines decades of practice with specialized training to support individuals and families facing complex challenges, offering practical, strengths-based care tailored to each person’s circumstances.
Since moving to Alaska in 2013, Heather has served communities on the Kenai Peninsula and in the Northwest Arctic, including four years as an itinerant therapist working in remote settings. In Alaska she began working as a Parenting with Love and Limits therapist, helping to reunify families, and has spent time providing crisis counseling for first responders and for families affected by unexpected tragic loss. Her clinical background includes vocational counseling, crisis intervention, trauma work, chemical dependency support, grief and loss, family and spiritual matters.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Blue Mountain College (1993) and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern in Fort Worth, Texas (1997). She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - for trauma-focused work and is proficient in Spanish. A woman of faith who does not impose her values on others, Heather respects the courage it takes to seek help and aims to collaborate with clients to restore balance and move toward meaningful change.
Heather works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and life transitions. She welcomes individuals and families who are ready to pursue healing and practical solutions, and she is available to accept new clients both within Alaska and internationally.
Since moving to Alaska in 2013, Heather has served communities on the Kenai Peninsula and in the Northwest Arctic, including four years as an itinerant therapist working in remote settings. In Alaska she began working as a Parenting with Love and Limits therapist, helping to reunify families, and has spent time providing crisis counseling for first responders and for families affected by unexpected tragic loss. Her clinical background includes vocational counseling, crisis intervention, trauma work, chemical dependency support, grief and loss, family and spiritual matters.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Blue Mountain College (1993) and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern in Fort Worth, Texas (1997). She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - for trauma-focused work and is proficient in Spanish. A woman of faith who does not impose her values on others, Heather respects the courage it takes to seek help and aims to collaborate with clients to restore balance and move toward meaningful change.
Heather works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and life transitions. She welcomes individuals and families who are ready to pursue healing and practical solutions, and she is available to accept new clients both within Alaska and internationally.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Heather Dominguez have?
Heather Dominguez has 26 years of experience as a clinical therapist.
Is Heather Dominguez a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her Alaska license is AK LPC 153225.
In which languages does Heather Dominguez provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Heather Dominguez located?
Heather is located in Alaska.
How can I work with Heather Dominguez as my therapist?
You can work with Heather Dominguez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Heather Dominguez work with international clients?
Yes, Heather Dominguez works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Heather Dominguez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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