Dominique Caesar , AASW

Dominique Caesar (they/them) is a trans, autistic, queer social worker with eight years of experience supporting people across community, clinical, and systemic settings. They bring a detail-oriented, honest style to their work and speak from lived experience of navigating systems that were not built for people like them, which shapes a practice grounded in empathy and practical support.

Dominique specialises in telehealth-based care that emphasises neuroaffirming principles, peer connection, and systemic justice. Their approach is warm, non-judgmental, and pragmatic, aiming to work with adults and young people who want support aligned with their values and lived experience. They focus on collaboration rather than pathologising, helping people build self-understanding, develop concrete problem-solving skills, and strengthen self-advocacy when engaging with complex systems.

Areas of focus include neurodivergence, burnout and compassion fatigue, trauma and post-traumatic stress, relationship and communication challenges, mood disorders, grief, and diverse sexual and relationship identities. Dominique also brings experience in systemic advocacy work such as tenant rights, NDIS navigation, and mentoring peer and social work professionals. They hold the AASW credential, indicating membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers and recognised professional standing in Australia. Dominique is not currently accepting new clients.

Neuroaffirming and System-Focused Care Online

Dominique offers neuroaffirming care that validates neurodivergent experience and focuses on practical strategies for self-advocacy, burnout management, and daily living supports. This approach helps people understand how their brain and environment interact and build tailored routines and supports that reduce overwhelm.

They also emphasise peer connection and collaborative problem-solving, creating opportunities to strengthen social supports and translate goals into concrete steps. This practical, skills-based work is helpful for relationship difficulties, communication challenges, and navigating complex systems like disability or housing supports.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Dominique works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods over time rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different communication styles and schedules. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel, helping people maintain momentum while balancing other responsibilities.