Dominique Cautivo, AMFT (#149470)
Holistic & Culturally-Rooted Therapist
Hi, I’m Dom. I’m so glad you’re here.
I may not know exactly what you’re going through, but if you’ve found yourself searching for a therapist, you’re probably carrying something heavy. When life gets tough, it’s human to want an ally to figure it out with, a safe place to breathe, let it out, and take a step back to catch up.
As a trauma survivor and a marginalized, neurodiverse person, I deeply understand how healing it can be to feel seen—not just as a client, but as a whole human. Even as a psychotherapist, I’m still human too. I don’t strive for perfection in therapy—I strive for honesty, connection, and care. Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you. It’s about honoring your humanity, easing your load, walking the winding path toward your goals, and finding more peace with yourself and others.
I use a holistic and integrative approach, connecting mind, body, and spirit to support your healing. I bring warmth into the therapy room to hold the chaotic and messy parts, the quiet unknowns, and your beautiful, strong, and unique gifts. Together, we’ll gently untangle what feels heavy or confusing, embrace your light and power, and bring more clarity and harmony into your world.
Just like flowers need nurturing to bloom, therapy needs safety, connection, and trust for growth and magic to unfold. I invite you to reach out for a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit, and if not, I’ll gladly support your search by pointing you toward colleagues or resources that better align. And if we do land well together, I’ll be humbled and honored to share this journey with you.
Individual Therapy for Adults
I work with adults to develop a deeper understanding of themselves as whole, complex beings—so that growth feels not only achievable, but authentic and sustainable. I draw from trauma-informed, culturally responsive, evidence-based, and humanistic modalities to help bring all parts of you into the healing process by exploring the following:
- The Mind & Mental Health: We’ll explore how your thoughts, emotions, and past experiences shape your present challenges. This includes building self-awareness, making sense of your inner world, improving communication, and strengthening your relationships.
- The Body & Emotional Health: You’ll learn how stress, emotion, and trauma show up in your body. We’ll work on calming your nervous system, regulating your stress response, tuning into bodily sensations, managing urges and behaviors, and helping you feel more grounded day to day.
- The Spirit & Spiritual Health: We’ll reconnect with your gifts, values, intuition, and what brings you meaning in life. Whether through creativity, spirituality, or introspection, we’ll explore what feels true and fulfilling for you to better navigate big decisions, life transitions, and meaningful connections.
Child-Centered Play Therapy
Play therapy creates a safe space for children to process emotions and experiences their developing brains can’t yet fully understand or express verbally. Through play, art, and connection, we explore their inner world—helping them process big feelings, establish long-lasting skills, and feel secure in themselves and with others.
Using a holistic approach, we work with the mind (naming emotions, developing coping skills, and understanding behavior), the body (supporting nervous system regulation and calming stress responses), and the spirit (nurturing creativity, confidence, and the unique gifts within each child).
Whether your child is struggling with emotional, behavioral, or academic challenges, anxiety, or trauma, play therapy meets them where they are, with compassion, curiosity, and care. Throughout the process, I also collaborate closely with parents and caregivers to support understanding, strengthen connection at home, and ensure the work we do in therapy carries over into everyday life.
Individual Therapy for Teenagers
Adolescence is a powerful and tender time—full of change, questions, emotions, and pressure. I offer teens a safe space to explore identity, process big emotions, and navigate the challenges of growing up. Whether it’s managing anxiety or depression, exploring friendships and social dynamics, or finding their voice in family relationships, therapy can help teens feel more grounded, confident, and understood.
Through a holistic lens, we work with the mind (supporting emotional insight, identity development, and healthy relationships), the body (understanding how stress and emotions show up physically and building regulation tools), and the spirit (reconnecting with personal values, self-expression, and a sense of purpose). This is a space where teens can explore independence while staying connected to themselves and the people they care about.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy is a space to slow down together, tune into what’s happening beneath the surface, and rebuild connection from a place of honesty, care, and emotional safety. We’ll explore not just communication patterns, but how past experiences, nervous system responses, and unmet needs shape the way you show up with each other.
Through a holistic lens, we work with the mind (understanding patterns, triggers, and attachment wounds), the body (regulating the stress response, noticing reactivity, and practicing safety in real-time), and the spirit (reconnecting with your shared values, cultural strengths, and the love you want to nurture). Whether you’re working through conflict, rebuilding trust, or learning how to be more emotionally available with each other, this work invites both of you to show up more fully—individually and together.
Family Therapy
Family therapy offers a space to untangle patterns, repair ruptures, and rebuild connection across generations. Together, we’ll explore how each person’s inner world, nervous system responses, and lived experiences shape the dynamic of the whole family.
From a holistic lens, we focus on the mind (communication, roles, and beliefs shaped by culture and history), the body (how stress and emotional overwhelm show up in the family system), and the spirit (honoring each member’s truth, values, and the deeper intention to love and be loved). Whether you're navigating conflict, parenting challenges, or generational wounds, family therapy invites everyone to move toward more understanding, safety, and compassion—together.