Dominique Watkins, LMSW, LCSW

Dominique Watkins is a licensed social worker practicing in Michigan and Virginia with eight years of professional experience helping people navigate life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - credentials that reflect advanced training in social work and clinical practice.

Her practice focuses on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflict, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Dominique works from a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and as someone who already possesses resources to support change. She aims to build on those strengths while offering practical strategies for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Dominique emphasizes that taking the first step toward a more satisfying and happier life requires courage, and she positions herself as a supportive partner in that process. Her approach blends practical techniques with collaborative problem-solving to help clients set goals, explore options, and make meaningful progress toward greater well-being.

Online Care with CBT and Solution-Focused Strategies

Dominique Watkins uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide online work in a straightforward, goal-oriented way. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, offering practical tools for managing symptoms and improving daily routines. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and future goals, helping clients build small, actionable steps toward the changes they want to see rather than spending long periods on past problems.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Dominique will work with each person to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailor methods that fit their situation. Together they will track progress and adjust strategies as needed so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when counseling happens - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage transportation barriers, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These options support consistent access to licensed professionals and allow the therapeutic work to continue in ways that align with each client's routine and comfort.