Domonika Tipton, LMSW

Domonika is the founder of Uplift & Inspire Counseling and Consulting, a therapy practice based in the state of Michigan dedicated to empowering individuals, couples, and families through compassionate, affirming care. Inspired by her experience growing up with a chronically ill parent, she created a space where clients navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and identity exploration can feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported.

Domonika holds a Master’s in Social Work from Michigan State University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Michigan. She is certified in:

• Life and Career Coaching
   
• Discernment Counseling
   
• LMSW Supervision
   

She is also trained in EMDR therapy and integrates a mindfulness-based, strengths-focused, and culturally competent approach into all aspects of her work.

Domonika specializes in working with individuals and couples experiencing:

• Grief and Loss
   
• Anxiety and Depression
   
• Trauma and PTSD
   
• Chronic Illness or Caregiver Stress
   
• Relationship Issues and Marriage Counseling
   
• LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
   
• Sex-Positive Counseling (Kink, Polyamory, Open Relationships)
   
• Anger Management and Emotional Regulation
   
• Self-Esteem and Identity Development
   

• Adolescents (13 and older)
   
• Young Adults & Emerging Professionals
   
• Adults & Couples
   
• LGBTQIA+ Individuals & Relationships
   
• Caregivers and Individuals Managing Chronic Illness
   

Domonika believes in a collaborative, person-centered approach that blends evidence-based therapies with cultural humility and deep empathy. Her modalities include:

• EMDR Therapy
   
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
   
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
   
• Strengths-Based Therapy
   
• Affirmative Therapy for LGBTQIA+ and Non-Traditional Relationships
   

Her goal is to help clients reclaim their voice, build emotional resilience, and create space for healing and transformation.

Outside the therapy room, Domonika cherishes time with her loved ones and enjoys lighthearted moments—like singing off-key when no one’s around. She believes in the balance between structure and spontaneity and lives by her personal mantra:

“Plan for the day, but leave room for life.”