Heather Dominguez , LPC

Heather Dominguez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings more than two decades of clinical experience to her work with individuals, families, and communities. She trained with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Blue Mountain College in 1993 and earned a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern in Fort Worth, Texas in 1997. Over the years she has treated a wide range of concerns, including trauma, chemical dependency, grief and loss, vocational challenges, crisis intervention, and family and spiritual matters.

Heather began her Alaska practice as a Parenting with Love and Limits therapist, helping many families rebuild relationships. She has lived in Alaska since 2013 and has worked extensively in both the Northwest Arctic and on the Kenai Peninsula. Her time in the Northwest Arctic included itinerant therapy and frequent crisis counseling with first responders and families affected by sudden tragedies. She is certified in EMDR for trauma and is proficient in Spanish, which supports work with bilingual clients.

Raised in the South, Heather often describes herself as a blend of country and rock and roll, and she approaches therapy with respect for each person s values. She identifies as a woman of faith but does not impose those beliefs on others. Heather honors the courage it takes to seek help and aims to support individuals and families in finding more balance and healing in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Heather integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is a structured method for processing traumatic memories and easing the intense emotions tied to those experiences. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist offers empathy and collaboration to help clients explore their goals and values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Heather works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. The aim is to build a tailored path that feels practical and achievable.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. Heather provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their life. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to maintain regular care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.