Dominique Dery (she/her), LCSWA

Outpatient Psychotherapist in South Durham

Works with ages 21+

My name is Dominique Dery (she/her/hers), and I am a licensed clinical social worker associate (LCSWA).

I am passionate about working with adults (~21+) on concerns related to anxiety, rumination, perfectionism, OCD, identity, grief and loss, life transitions of all kinds, and relationship issues. I also have experience supporting folks in care-giving roles with loved ones living with dementia.

I believe that therapy offers safe and supportive space to explore emotions, experiences, and patterns; to see ourselves and our relationships more clearly; and to envision meaningful and vibrant ways of moving through whatever we may be experiencing at any stage of life. Setting aside time to work on understanding our values and strengths, our challenges and pain, and our environment’s limits and possibilities can help us to cultivate meaning, presence, self-compassion, and connection. I also believe that the therapeutic relationship itself can be healing. I am warm, open-hearted, and down to earth, and I lean on humor, curiosity, and affirmation.

I am committed to social justice, recognizing that our lives are deeply affected by unequal privilege and power. I welcome clients of all sexualities and gender identities and cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds.

My therapeutic approach is collaborative with clients and integrates elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, parts work, self-compassion, and other approaches. I offer helpful coping tools that can be used in difficult moments and deeply value developing long-term conversations that can support vitality, growth, and healing. Together, we will figure out what feels most supportive and accessible.

I have previously worked in universities and non-profits supporting graduate and undergraduate students, and have a PhD in political science and ethics from Duke University. I received my MSW from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and during that time received training at Duke Dementia Family Support Program, Jewish for Good’s Helping Department, and Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness. In other past lives I have worked on farms, with refugees, and as a hospice volunteer. Outside of work, I spend time roaming the woods, tending to my beloved wild garden, and connecting with loved ones.

I look forward to talking with you about how I can best support you.

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email | ddery@threeoaksbehavioralhealth.com