Jessica Dominowski, LISW

Jessica Dominowski is a licensed independent social worker with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing grief, career strain, and relationship tension. Her style is straightforward and warm. She aims to create a space where people can name their concerns and talk through them without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps and building skills that can be used between meetings. Jessica uses cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. She helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns, practice new coping skills, and try small behavior changes to see what works. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when those fit the situation. She has experience with first responder issues, workplace stress, and women’s issues, and she brings that background into conversations when relevant. Her approach is collaborative - she works with each person to set clear goals and track progress. People who choose her can expect a calm, direct approach and help translating insight into action. Taking the first step can be hard, and she invites people to explore options at a pace that feels right for them.

How Jessica Uses Therapy Methods Online

Jessica often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by turning patterns into manageable steps.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and making sessions a space where people feel heard. This approach helps people explore values and goals at their own pace. Dialectical behavior therapy is another tool she may draw on to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills when emotions feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and goals and try methods that match those priorities. Together they review what works and adjust the plan over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can work for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a shorter contact fits someone's schedule. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity between sessions.