Dominic Valdes, LCSW

About me

As a licensed therapist in California, I specialize in supporting all individuals, but particularly those within the LGBTQ+ community navigating complex emotional landscapes, including infidelity, betrayal trauma, sex addiction, and depression. My practice also centers on addressing challenges like anxiety, men's issues, trauma, and relationship dynamics, with a deep commitment to serving individuals from diverse backgrounds.

My approach is compassionate and culturally responsive, focusing on helping clients work through social anxiety, isolation, attachment issues, and personal growth. I bring extensive experience supporting young adults, exploring sexuality, managing relationship complexities, and addressing addiction and process-related challenges.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I create a supportive, affirming therapeutic environment that honors each client's unique journey. My goal is to help you develop resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful strategies for personal transformation. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, with respect, empathy, and genuine care.

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Intimacy related issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Commitment issues, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Narcissism, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

License information

CA LCSW 71010