Therapy Is
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Let's Connect (562) 645-4643
You may be exhausted from holding everything together while battling a loud inner critic that tells you you’re not enough. Many of my clients—gay men included—struggle with shame, unmet needs, and confusion about how to feel secure in themselves or their relationships. I help you understand where these patterns come from, quiet the self-judgment, and rebuild a more grounded connection with yourself. From there, we address anxiety, depression, sexuality, sex/porn struggles, infidelity, and relationship challenges with clarity and confidence.
Our work brings gentle awareness to the parts of you that feel unseen or misunderstood. As we uncover your patterns—how you think, feel, relate, and protect yourself—you’ll develop a clearer sense of who you are and what you need. With insight and practical tools, we create lasting change in how you show up with yourself and in your relationships.
You deserve to be seen in all of your identities—your race, your sexual orientation, and the experiences that shaped you. If you’re considering starting therapy, I invite you to reach out so we can talk about what you need and how I can help.
Call or Email Therapy Is Here now for a free 15 minute consultation - (562) 645-4643
Let's Connect (562) 645-4643
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $250
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Humana
- Lyra
- ModernHealth
- Spring Health
- Out of Network
Therapy Is Here
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 645-4643
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 71010 Dominic Valdes
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended California State University, Bakersfield, Master of Social Work (MSW), Graduated 2010
- Certificate from National Association of Social Workers 2010
- Certificate from Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT); International Institute of Trauma and Addiction 2018
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Dominic Valdes
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Therapy Is Here
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 645-4643
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Addiction
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Depression
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- Men's Issues
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Recovery from infidelity (Betrayal Trauma)
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Therapy Is Here
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 645-4643
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Therapy Is Here
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (562) 645-4643
Groups
Gay men's process group
A support group for gay men struggling With anything from Sexual issues, career stress, loneliness, substance abuse, and relationship advice. Topics aren’t limited and any issues are welcome to discuss. Please join us for extra support with others who understand.
Expertise
Infidelity
Men's Issues
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$80
Group Meets
Every Wed 6 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Location
Therapy is Here
610 S Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Email Dominic Valdes about this group or call - (562) 645-4643
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Therapy Is Here
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR
Call for a free consultation now - (562) 645-4643