Dominique Pickett, MA

Meet Dominique

(she, her, hers)

Dominique is an art therapy intern at MDT who is driven to serve diverse communities and support their unique, individual healing processes. In her work with each client, she uses art as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing or distressing for the individual. Dominique is a strong proponent of the practice of art therapy as it utilizes creative methods of self-expression to facilitate a client’s recovery. She sees art therapy as a tool to help her clients express, interpret, and resolve their emotions and thoughts. Each session is an opportunity for her to collaborate closely with her clients, supporting them as they tap into their conscious and unconscious ways of being. Throughout this process, Dominique is there to help her clients deal with intense emotions and ground themselves in their bodies. In art therapy, Dominique welcomes you to engage in self-expression through creativity, all while existing in a safe space where you are met with warmth and compassion. 

At the start of working together, Dominique prioritizes her therapeutic relationship with you to ensure that you may participate in therapy while feeling comfortable, secure, and supported. As she cultives an authentic and non-judgmental space for each client, Dominique aspires to meet her clients uniquely where they’re at and shape each session to their needs. As a BIPOC Deaf woman, Dominique has an intimate understanding of the complex and systemic consequences that are experienced by those with multiple minoritized identities. She places great value on paying due recognition to the weight that these lived experiences have on her clients, who represent all walks of life. Dominique’s passion lies with molding a therapeutic approach that uniquely aligns with each client’s self, urging them to become the person they want to be, who is in touch with their values, hopes, and goals. She is constantly inspired by her clients’ strengths, including the courage it takes to show up to therapy: an important first step to self-discovery. With an empowerment-based approach, Dominique aspires to show up alongside you, encouraging you to take ownership of your voice and help bring your stories to life. By cultivating a collaborative therapeutic relationship with you throughout each session, Dominique ensures that you are reaching for success the way you define it.       

Via her culturally affirmative approach to art therapy, Dominique provides alternative ways to cope with your stressors and challenges in a safe space with warmth, compassion, and non-judgment. As a self-described open-minded, curious, and creative individual herself, Dominique hopes to instill in her clients a sense of curiosity and playfulness. She believes that much of this work lies with building a client’s sense of self-worth, which is the foundation upon which each client can start to practice and exercise the skills they need to align themselves with their values, hopes, and goals. Dominique hopes for her clients to find many possibilities and opportunities for themselves using creative expression.   

Dominique is a Deaf art therapist fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). Her pronouns are she/her/hers.