Heather Dominguez, LPC

Heather Dominguez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska who brings 26 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Her training includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Blue Mountain College (1993) and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern in Fort Worth, Texas (1997). She is certified in EMDR for trauma and is proficient in Spanish, which allows her to serve a broad range of clients.

Heather's clinical background spans crisis intervention, trauma recovery, chemical dependency, grief and loss, vocational counseling, family systems work, and spiritual concerns. Since relocating to Alaska in 2013, she has served communities on the Kenai Peninsula and spent several years as an itinerant therapist in the Northwest Arctic, providing support to first responders and families impacted by unexpected tragedies. Earlier work included Parenting with Love and Limits interventions focused on reuniting and strengthening families.

Known for a respectful and down-to-earth approach, Heather values the courage it takes to seek help and works collaboratively to restore balance and resilience. She identifies as a person of faith but does not impose her beliefs on others, and she welcomes clients who are ready to address stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma, grief, addictions, and life transitions.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches with Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action toward a life they value. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and major life transitions because it emphasizes practical strategies for coping and goal-directed behavior.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports the processing of distressing memories and associated emotions. For people who have experienced trauma or loss, EMDR can reduce the intensity of painful memories and the ways they interfere with daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a strong, empathetic therapeutic relationship and creating a nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood. This approach supports self-exploration, emotional healing, and improved communication in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Heather works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to fit therapy into busy schedules, providing flexibility and continuity of care.