Heather Dominguez , LPC

Heather Dominguez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska who brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Blue Mountain College and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern, reflecting long-term training in relational and clinical care. Certified in EMDR for trauma, she is also proficient in Spanish, enabling her to work with a broader range of communities.

Her Alaska practice began with Parenting with Love and Limits, where she focused on reuniting families and strengthening parenting skills. More recently she served as an Itinerant Therapist in the North West Arctic for four years, and has also worked on the Kenai Peninsula, gaining extensive experience in crisis counseling, support for first responders, and assistance to families impacted by sudden loss. Her clinical background spans vocational counseling, trauma work, chemical dependency, grief and loss, family systems, and spiritual concerns.

Raised in Memphis after being born in North Mississippi, she describes herself as a blend of country and rock and roll and has lived in Alaska since 2013. A woman of faith, she respects the role faith can play in healing while not imposing beliefs on others. She values the courage it takes to seek help and is committed to supporting clients and families as they pursue greater balance and resilience.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Heather integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online work, tailoring them to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while building practical coping strategies. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that supports processing painful memories and reducing the intensity of trauma-related distress; Heather is certified in EMDR and applies it when trauma history is central to treatment. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients can explore personal values, strengthen self-esteem, and clarify goals in a nonjudgmental partnership.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Heather works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, discuss goals, and determine which methods or combination of methods feel like the best fit based on preferences and presenting concerns.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, reach clients in remote locations, and maintain continuity of support during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt these modalities to provide effective, accessible care that aligns with clients' lifestyles and goals.