Compassionate counseling, built around your goals for change.
Dominick R. Nicotera, LCSW-R, leads DRN Counseling and Consulting, LCSW, PLLC — offering individual, family, and group therapy across Central New York, alongside a professional training academy for newly graduated mental health clinicians.
Dominick R. Nicotera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
“The importance of motivation and goals for change is paramount to the success of the client.”
Read Dominick's approach →Services built around real needs
From one-on-one sessions to specialized programs for veterans and substance dependence, every service is delivered with the same welcoming, open-minded approach.
Clinician Training Academy
Self-paced, drip-scheduled video courses built for newly graduated mental health clinicians — complete with quizzes, certificates, and a year of post-course mentorship.
Start your first course
Enroll in a self-paced program built specifically for newly graduated mental health clinicians.
Content unlocks on a schedule
New modules drip in over time so the material has room to sink in — not an overwhelming binge.
Earn a real certificate
Complete every module and quiz to receive a verifiable certificate of completion.
A year of mentorship
Message Dominick directly for a full year after you finish — real support, not just a course.
Ready to take the next step?
Create a secure account to schedule a session, or reach out directly — call or text anytime.