LPC, 13 years of experience
New to Grow
Hi! I'm Dr. Cristina Dominguez and I have helped high achievers and people pleasers overcome burnout, perfectionism, and performance pressure since 2012. Specializing in sport and performance psychology, I guide you toward relief from anxiety and unrealistic expectations, so you can finally enjoy more fulfilling, joyful lives. I attained my doctorate degree at the Florida School for Professional Psychology in Tampa after which I moved to Pennsylvania for an internship at a D1 school for specialized training in sport and peak performance. After graduating in 2016 I moved to NYC where I joined a group practice and specialized in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 2019 I opened my own virtual private practice Elite Mindset Sports Psychology and have been happily helping people become the best versions of themselves ever since.
I approach therapy in a nontraditional way. I will ask questions that you have most likely not been asked before all to encourage a new perspective than what you are used to. Starting at the first session I do not begin with medical and mental health history. We start with whats going on for you today and then work backwards! Slowly weaving in the relevant history as we go. It will all develop naturally as it comes up through present day concerns. My style is warm and very down to earth. My current patients describe me as a long lost friend with a degree in psychology. I love working together to uncover the things keeping you back from living your most fulfilling life.
I have an insatiable appetite for knowledge! I am constantly researching, reading and watching documentaries to expand my library of knowledge. I love attending annual conferences to keep up to date with the latest research in the field. I also like cross training and exploring other fields in order to incorporate it into therapeutic work. My postdoctoral residency specialized in Traditional Chinese Medicine which I incorporate in my work on a regular basis. I even implement these theories in my personal everyday life. It expands the understanding of a person and allows me to make an ever better analysis of presenting problems therefore ensuring a more effective approach in therapy.
You've done everything right-- but still don't feel like its enough. I help people like you who look like they're thriving finally feel that way too. Because holding it all together shouldn't mean falling apart inside. Let's work to help you take your first step forward together. Its time to exhale.
With 13 years of experience CBT has become my go to power approach to therapy which proves to be significantly effective in getting patients back to their baseline functioning or even better than before in some cases.
Always putting the patient first and focusing on unconditional positive regard.