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Ignite
your
Fire.
 

Professional Counseling for
Individuals & Couples

Accept the Past.
Commit to the Present.

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WELCOME

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Hey, I’m Dom. I’m a licensed mental health counselor based in Stowe, Vermont. For over 20 years, I’ve helped individuals and couples gain clarity, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with greater integrity and purpose.

My career began in wilderness therapy, where I guided and later provided clinical support in immersive outdoor settings. That experience shaped my belief that meaningful change happens when people step outside their comfort zones, slow down, and reconnect—with themselves, with others, and with the natural world. Since then, I’ve led clinical teams in a variety of therapeutic environments and worked with people through transitions, stress, and interpersonal struggles.

Today, I offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples who want to deepen self-understanding, improve communication, and create lasting, authentic connections in their lives.

if not you, then

 

WHO?

if not now, then

WHEN?

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How It works

Step 1: Start with a Consultation Session
We’ll begin with a one-on-one session—either virtual or in person—to get a sense of where you are, what’s getting in the way, and where you want to go. No pressure, no hard sell. Just a focused conversation to see if working together is the right fit.

Step 2: Build a Plan
If it makes sense to keep going, we’ll put together a plan based on your needs and therapeutic goals. 

Step 3: Commit to the Process
Counseling isn't about quick fixes. It requires consistent effort to sustain progress. We’ll focus on what matters most—building healthy mental and behavioral habits, sharpening your process, and helping you live with clarity and confidence.

"Dom is a compassionate voice of reason amidst a world of chaos. He has helped me tease apart countless limiting cognitive knots. Having worked with Dom for several years, I have lost count of the myriad of crises, catastrophes, and painful bouts of hopelessness that he has guided me through. Dom's confidence in my capabilities has given me the bravery to leave the coddling safety of my comfort zone, face what intimidates me most, and achieve. In short, he helps me get out of my own way. His trauma-informed and strength-based approach has allowed me to closely inspect my family system, own what is mine to own, and let go of what is not mine to carry. 

 

Dom's clear understanding of his own values has offered me the opportunity to assess my own values, refine my moral compass, and make decisions. Perhaps most importantly, Dom has never been afraid to call me on my BS. I can trust he will hold me accountable to be my best self." 

J.S.

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Why Invest in Therapy?

Everyone feels stuck sometimes—mentally cluttered, uncertain, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships. For some, it’s stress or anxiety that’s become overwhelming; for others, it’s the weight of conflict, loss, or major life transitions. Whatever the reason, the experience is often the same: you know something needs to change, but it’s hard to see the way forward.

 

Therapy provides a space to slow down, gain clarity, and explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. It’s meaningful work—rooted in trust, awareness, and the courage to look inward.

I work with individuals and couples to help them understand patterns that keep them stuck, strengthen emotional connection, and develop practical ways to navigate life’s challenges. Together, we focus on building insight, improving communication, and fostering a deeper sense of balance and authenticity.

The truth is, you don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people come simply because they want to feel more grounded, connected, and intentional in how they live and relate to others.

Wherever you are in your process, you don’t have to do it alone. Therapy offers a supportive space to better understand yourself and create lasting change—so you can move through life with greater ease, clarity, and confidence.

Reflect. Recalibrate. Reengage.

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