Jessica Dominowski , LISW

Jessica Dominowski is a licensed social worker with 20 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also supports people coping with grief, trauma and abuse, sleep trouble, workplace strain, compassion fatigue, and career questions. She lists a focus on first responder issues and women's issues and brings that perspective into sessions when relevant.

Jessica aims for a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. She creates space for people to talk through what matters most to them. Conversations focus on practical steps, learning new skills, and building on what already works.

Her work blends client-centered listening with evidence-based strategies. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness tools and dialectical behavior ideas help with emotion regulation and staying present.

Sessions are collaborative. Clients set goals and Jessica helps break them into manageable steps. She uses motivational interviewing to clarify values and encourage realistic change.

Jessica practices in Iowa as an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - and conducts sessions in English. She welcomes people who want steady, practical guidance through difficult times and life transitions.

How approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following each person's lead while helping them clarify goals. In online sessions this means the therapist asks open questions, reflects what is said, and helps build a plan based on the client's priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT can include short skill practice between sessions, worksheets, and checking progress during video or messaging sessions to help with anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties.

Dialetical Behavior Therapy ideas bring concrete skills for regulating emotions and tolerating distress. Online work can teach breathing and grounding techniques, and coach through step-by-step coping plans when stress spikes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.

Online formats offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues and have deeper conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to touch base between sessions or for those who prefer writing. Together these options help people access consistent support around busy schedules or when in-person visits are not possible.