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Dominique Decoster, LICSW
LICSW - Stress and parenting support
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About Dominique
Dominique Decoster is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with four years of clinical experience. She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, addiction, trauma and related concerns such as sleep, eating, anger, and self-esteem. Dominique works with people who are coping with bipolar disorder and attachment or identity questions. Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and French.
Dominique uses straightforward, practical approaches in sessions. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools and mindfulness practices are offered to help with emotion regulation and staying grounded.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Springfield College and clinical internships in a correctional facility and a cancer center. She also spent time working in a clinic as a therapist before moving into social work roles. Dominique has worked in the public defender's office providing services to people facing criminal charges.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps people can use at home. Conversations tend to center on specific problems, short-term coping tools, and planning next steps. She may use motivational interviewing techniques when substance use or behavior change is part of the goal.
People seeking help for parenting stress, fatherhood issues, or difficulties with relationships at home will find a direct, skills-oriented approach. For anyone unsure how to begin, she asks a few clear questions to set manageable first goals and priorities.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the individual. Online sessions let the therapist and client use conversation and reflection to identify priorities and set realistic goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In virtual sessions CBT tools are used to notice unhelpful thinking and practice small behavior experiments between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and handling conflict. DBT skills can be taught and practiced during online meetings and reinforced with between-session exercises.Choosing the right method is collaborative. Dominique reviews goals, preferences, and the immediate problem with each person and suggests approaches that fit those needs. She adjusts strategies over time based on what is working and what is not. The aim is to find straightforward techniques the person can use at home or in daily life.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family and work schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual sessions useful for practicing skills in real-life contexts and keeping consistent contact with a licensed professional.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Spanish, French
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, parenting concerns, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, and bipolar-related struggles.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered listening paired with practical tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to focus on concrete next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work completed at Springfield College, plus prior internships in a correctional facility and a cancer center.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and French.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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