Dominique Casillas (She/Her)

During my internship at the VA, I gained valuable experience working closely with veterans, learning about the unique challenges they face. This time deepen into my understanding of trauma, PTSD, and the importance of culturally, competent care, furthering my commitment to supporting those who have served.

Five years, I worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) , supporting neurodivergent children and their families through evidence based interventions. This experience taught me the power of patience, connection, and individualized care. It solidified my passion for helping others thrive through compassionate and consistent support.

As a substance-abuse counselor, I walked alongside individuals in some of their most challenging moments, providing support, accountability, and hope. This role deepened my understanding of addiction as a complex deepening human struggle, and strengthen my belief in each person‘s ability to heal, grow, and reclaim their life.

I use narrative therapy to help clients explore and reshape the stories they tell about themselves. By separating the person from the problem, we work together to uncover strengths, reclaim identity, and create new, empowering, and narratives that support healing and growth.

In addiction counseling, I create a non-judgmental space or clients can explore the roots of their substance use, build healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with their values. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and focus on supporting lasting change and self empowerment.

In addiction counseling, I create a non-judgmental space or clients can explore the roots of their substance use, build healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with their values. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and focus on supporting lasting change and self empowerment.

I use motivational interviewing to support clients and finding their own motivation for change. Through empathetic listening and collaborative conversation, we explore ambivalence, build confidence, and strengthen commitment to meaningful goals, always honoring the client’s autonomy and internal wisdom.

I use motivational interviewing to support clients and finding their own motivation for change. Through empathetic listening and collaborative conversation, we explore ambivalence, build confidence, and strengthen commitment to meaningful goals, always honoring the client’s autonomy and internal wisdom.