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Shift from surviving
to thriving

Trauma-informed, culturally affirming care for healing and growth, rooted in holistic wellness.

Virtual counseling for DC residents • Workshops and speaking nationwide

For individuals

One on one virtual therapy for Washington, DC residents, booked through Grow Therapy.

For organizations

Workshops, wellness consulting and talks for teams, schools and communities.

WHAT WE OFFER

Three ways to begin your journey

Choose the path that fits you, whether you are seeking individual care or support for your team.

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Counseling

Trauma-informed virtual therapy for people impacted by sexual assault or domestic violence, delivered through Grow Therapy.

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Wellness Consulting

Custom workshops for organizations, schools and community groups.

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Speaking Engagements

Talks that blend clinical expertise, lived experience and holistic wellness.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Meet Dominique Austin, LPC

Licensed professional counselor Dominique Austin birthed Journey To Authenticity from her own journey of healing.

After experiencing sexual assault in 2013, she began reclaiming her body, accepting what she could not change, and learning what it meant to truly be her authentic self. Today she brings lived experience, professional expertise and a passion for holistic wellness to every space she holds.

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10+ years

of professional expertise in healing work

Wellness is multidimensional. It lives in our relationships, our environments, our creativity, our movement and our everyday lives.

Dominique Austin, LPC

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WORKSHOPS

The Authentic Series

A monthly virtual and in-person wellness series for people who are ready to heal, reconnect, and live more authentically.

Monthly

Online

$20 per person

Up to 15 people

Dates coming soon

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Our approach

Three commitments shape every session, workshop, and talk.

Trauma-informed

Safety, choice, and collaboration guide every step, so healing can unfold at your pace.

Culturally affirming

Your lived experience and identity are honored. This is a space where you feel seen and heard.

Holistic mind and body

Mindfulness, breathwork, movement and creative expression sit alongside evidence-based tools for whole-person wellness.

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Ready to take the next step?

Counseling for Washington, DC residents through Grow Therapy, and wellness programming for organizations nationwide.

CLIENT REVIEWS

What clients say

Rated 5.0 on Grow Therapy from 18 client ratings. Reviews shown word for word.

★★★★★

“I love meeting with Dominique! She’s the best therapist I’ve ever had. Not only is she a good listener, but she makes me feel heard and she’s always able to synthesize things I’m feeling.”

Verified client, age 18 to 24, via Grow Therapy

★★★★★

“Dominique is a great therapist a great listener, Holistic, warm and loves what she does which is helping people to heal and get through trauma I highly recommend this wonderful educated woman who is serious about her calling in the mental health field”

Verified client, age 35 to 44, via Grow Therapy

★★★★★

“I have really enjoyed my time working with Dom! I can't tell you how many "a-ha!" moments have happened during sessions. One of the thing I like most is that she is really thoughtful in her approach. She's awesome”

Verified client, age 25 to 34, via Grow Therapy

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Free resources and updates

Get wellness tools, workshop dates, and new resources in your inbox.

Mental and emotional wellness ✦ Stress management ✦ Trauma awareness ✦ Healthy relationships ✦ Self-care ✦ Burnout prevention ✦ Mindfulness ✦ Culturally affirming approaches to healing ✦

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