Dominica Applegate

Sober Recovery Expert Author

Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. Specializing in addictions, relationships, codependency, fitness, and health, her writing work is ultimately about helping people remove blocks that keep them stuck to create a life that they love. Dominica earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty University and her BS in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She is the author of three recent books including Recycle Your Pain (2015), The Pain, It Shapes Her World (2017), and Into the Wild, a Shadow Work Journal.

7 Signs That You're in a Healthy Relationship

By Dominica Applegate

Wondering if your relationship is moving in the right direction? Here are 7 markers of a mutually fulfilling romantic life. Continue Reading

4 Things to Do When Life Throws You a Curveball

By Dominica Applegate

No matter how smoothly things may be going, life is bound to take a few unexpected turns. These 4 tips can help you stay ready ... Continue Reading

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The One Thing That Could Be Weighing You Down

By Dominica Applegate

Beating yourself up over and over about something in the past is not an enjoyable way to live. Continue Reading

Do you feel like you are too busy most of the time? Are you stressed out? Perhaps it's time to simplify your life once and for ... Continue Reading

6 Ways to Better Manage Your Money in Early Recovery

By Dominica Applegate

The early days of recovery can pose some challenges, especially in the area of finance. Here are 6 ways you can better manage y... Continue Reading

Addicted to Stress: Five Ways to Break Free

By Dominica Applegate

Chronic stress is at an all-time high in the U.S., but people may be getting addicted to it. Find out the importance of taking ... Continue Reading

Signs That You're Too Dependent On Your Therapist

By Dominica Applegate

Having a great professional bond with your therapist is important, but when you start to live your life according to his or her... Continue Reading

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6 Steps to Loving the Addict in Your Life

By Dominica Applegate

It's not always easy to love the addict who has exhausted your patience. Here's how you can stay sane and happy as you care for... Continue Reading

7 Common Self-Sabotaging Behaviors to Know and Stop

By Dominica Applegate

Self-sabotaging behaviors can stunt your growth in many areas of life. Take a look at the following ways people jeopardize thei... Continue Reading

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6 Benefits of Christian Counseling

By Dominica Applegate

Here’s how Bible-based counseling can deliver you to a successful recovery. Continue Reading