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 I do know that when life feels overwhelming, it’s natural to want someone alongside you. As a trauma survivor and a neurodiverse woman from a marginalized community, I understand how powerful it is to feel truly seen and supported.
My approach to therapy is about honoring your story, understanding your needs, and highlighting your strengths — always with compassion and care.
Just as flowers need nurturing to bloom, therapy needs safety for its magic to unfold. I invite you to reach out for a free consultation so we can see if we’re a good fit. I'd be humbled to share this journey with you.
Individuals (50 min): $150
Couples/Families (60 min): $180
Below, you’ll find my areas of specialty — the issues I most often support as clients move toward greater wholeness and growth.
Mood & Emotional Health: Anger, Anxiety, Depression
Emotions can feel overwhelming, heavy, or even frightening at times. Instead of seeing them as problems to fix, we’ll approach them as signals — information from your inner world.
I’ll help you develop practical tools for calming your body and mind, while also exploring the deeper meaning behind what you’re feeling. With support, you can learn to navigate anger, anxiety, or depression with greater clarity, balance, and self-compassion.
Child & Teen Issues
Childhood and adolescence are full of changes, challenges, and questions about who they are, how to belong, and how to cope with big feelings. Whether it shows up as identity struggles, behavioral challenges, or social difficulties.
I create a safe and supportive space where young people can feel understood and accepted. Using creativity, play, and practical skills, I help children and teens express themselves, manage emotions, and build confidence in relationships — while also supporting parents in fostering connection and growth at home.
Neurodiversity: ADHD & Autism
Being neurodiverse in a world built for neurotypicals can bring both challenges and unique gifts. My approach isn’t about “correcting” you — it’s about honoring your way of being and finding strategies that truly support your life.
Together, we’ll build tools for focus, organization, communication, and self-advocacy, while also celebrating the creativity, sensitivity, and depth you bring to the world.
Intergenerational & Childhood Trauma
Our earliest experiences shape how we move through the world, often leaving wounds that echo across generations. In our work together, we create a safe, compassionate space to process those old stories and break cycles that no longer serve you.
Using both evidence-based skills and deep, relational healing, we’ll work toward releasing what isn’t yours to carry, so you can reclaim your voice, your power, and your capacity for joy.
BIPOC, Immigrant Issues & Cultural Identity
Living between cultures can bring both richness and struggle. Whether you’re navigating family expectations, cultural disconnection, or experiences of marginalization, therapy can be a place to honor your heritage while making room for your authentic self.
Together, we’ll explore identity, belonging, and resilience — helping you find strength in your roots and freedom in how you choose to grow.