Dr. Dominic Schmuck is a Licensed Psychologist with a decade of experience, who enjoys helping adults navigate life's challenges. Most of his clients are driven professionals and individuals who are motivated and passionate about self-growth. They seek therapy as a way of learning more about themselves, and to find strategies to work through past trauma, or decrease the stress, anxiety, and perfectionistic tendencies that hold them back from feeling balanced, present, and whole. Dominic excels in assisting clients through life transitions, professional obstacles, relational issues & trauma, as well as religious trauma and faith transitions.
Dominic’s clients appreciate his secular and evidence-based approach to treatment, as well as his warm, open, and direct style. He brings humor into sessions, which often leads to clients feeling more comfortable as they talk about what’s happening in their lives. Dominic’s approach is broadly rooted in cognitive behavioral therapies, giving clients tools in understanding how their values, thoughts, feelings, and actions interact with one another. Throughout therapy, he emphasizes the significance of authenticity, assisting clients in recognizing what truly resonates with them. Together, Dominic and his clients craft tailored action plans, strategically focusing on informed choices that foster achievement and lead to a more purposeful life.
Dominic places paramount importance on ensuring his clients feel heard, valued, and regarded as equal partners throughout their therapeutic journey. Drawing from his extensive experience spanning universities, community mental health facilities, and prisons, Dominic brings a unique depth of trauma-informed care to his practice. This diverse background solidifies his commitment to appreciating human diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all.
