Profile / United States
Dominique Decoster, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Dominique
Dominique Decoster is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with four years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem problems, and bipolar concerns. She also focuses on attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, cancer-related distress, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, and other related areas.
Dominique uses straightforward, skills-based methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses client-centered approaches, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and motivational interviewing techniques when helpful.
Dominique’s training includes a Master of Social Work from Springfield College. Her early internships included work in a correctional facility and a cancer center. She worked as a therapist in a clinic for three years before moving into social work roles.
She has spent years providing services within the public defender’s office, working with people who face criminal charges and who have limited financial resources. That work shaped how she approaches problem solving and practical planning with clients.
Sessions emphasize clear goals, concrete strategies, and checkable homework between meetings. She speaks English, Spanish, and French, and practices in Massachusetts. To start, a short matching questionnaire helps identify fit before scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dominique often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT sessions focus on breaking problems into small steps, trying specific behavioral experiments, and using brief homework to practice new skills between meetings.She also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s goals and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Client-centered work means the therapist listens and helps clarify what matters most. DBT skills give practical tools for handling intense feelings and improving relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each person to choose which methods to emphasize based on goals and preferences. That selection can shift as needs change over time.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session choices before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them, and reduce travel time. When planning sessions, consider whether you prefer working with video or audio and what length of meeting fits your routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Spanish, French
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, and bipolar concerns, plus several related focus areas.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different ways of responding. Sessions include practical exercises and short between-session tasks.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Social Work from Springfield College and has four years listed experience as a clinician, plus prior internships in a correctional facility and a cancer center.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LICSW practicing in Massachusetts and holds an MA LICSW as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and French.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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