About Dr. Benavidez
Dr. Dominique Benavidez is a licensed psychologist and executive consultant specializing in the psychological well-being of high-achieving professionals. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology over sixteen years in clinical, hospital, and academic settings, she brings deep expertise to the complex intersections of performance, stress, and emotional health.
As Founder and Director of Dominique Benavidez Psychology Consultant & Associates in Los Angeles, Dr. Benavidez is part of a multidisciplinary team that integrates psychology, psychiatry, and medicine to provide comprehensive care. Her approach emphasizes discretion, collaboration, and measurable results—helping professionals sustain excellence without sacrificing mental clarity or personal fulfillment.
Dr. Benavidez has served as a Clinical Supervisor at institutions including Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, The Gronowski Center, and View Heights Psychiatric Hospital, training doctoral candidates in evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Her extensive clinical background spans psychotherapy, leadership and stress coaching, neuropsychological assessment, and crisis intervention. She is certified in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Biofeedback, and Clinical Hypnosis, and integrates these evidence-based modalities to enhance self-regulation, performance, and long-term resilience.
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Guiding Philosophy
Dr. Benavidez believes that sustainable success begins with self-awareness, emotional agility, and psychological balance. Her practice is grounded in the understanding that even the most capable professionals can experience burnout, anxiety, and relational strain when the pressures of leadership and performance become overwhelming.
Her work blends science, strategy, and compassion. Using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and executive coaching frameworks, she helps clients identify core stressors, enhance focus, and strengthen resilience. Each engagement is highly personalized, combining clinical precision with the insight and confidentiality that discerning professionals expect.
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Therapeutic Philosophy in Practice
Dr. Benavidez views therapy and coaching as a collaborative, results-oriented process. Sessions are structured yet adaptive, integrating both reflective depth and practical strategies that can be immediately applied in professional and personal contexts. Her clients often include Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, senior executives, founders, attorneys, medical professionals, and creative leaders seeking to realign their emotional well-being with their ambitions and values with a focus on the following:
- Leadership development and executive resilience
- Burnout prevention and recovery
- Stress, anxiety, and performance optimization
- Work-life integration and emotional regulation
- Crisis management and post-crisis recovery
- Relationship counseling for high-pressure professionals
- Enhancing executive functioning and focus
