Dominque Proctor

Dominque Proctor is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with five years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addiction, trauma, intimacy concerns, and life purpose questions. He also supports those facing burnout and compassion fatigue and helps with career uncertainty and major life changes.

Proctor blends practical skill-building with direct accountability. Sessions focus on understanding patterns of thought and behavior. He helps people set realistic goals, practice new skills between meetings, and track progress over time. The approach is straightforward and results-oriented rather than abstract.

He uses tools drawn from client-centered practice, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, existential ideas, and elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work. Those methods are used to clarify values, reduce unhelpful thinking, improve communication, and manage intense emotions. Assessments and evidence-based tools are used when useful to measure progress.

In earlier roles he provided care in outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial hospitalization (PHP) settings. That background informs his work with people who have had more intensive treatment experiences or who need clear structure during transitions. He also brings experience working with substance use and trauma-related concerns.

Outside of work he follows Ohio State Buckeyes football, likes travel - especially to Florida - and is completing an MBA to expand his leadership and business skills. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Approaches used in online work and what they do

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own answers; it helps when someone needs clarity about values and direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and it can help with intense emotions and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is tracked.

Confirm the current session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, and reduce travel time. The therapist uses assessments and measurable goals to keep sessions focused and practical, helping clients test new skills in everyday life.