- Attachment-informed
- Relationship focus
- Practical tools
About Donna
Her background blends several therapy methods to meet clients where they are. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes.
Donna also incorporates emotionally-focused and Gottman-informed work when addressing couples and relationship communication. She pays attention to how emotions and interaction patterns keep problems alive, and she helps people build new ways of relating. Mindfulness and somatic awareness appear in sessions when stress, trauma, or overwhelm show up in the body.
She has provided counseling across a range of concerns including trauma and abuse, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and issues such as codependency, commitment worries, infidelity, and family of origin problems. Donna notes a long history of supporting military service members and their families over nearly 15 years.
Clients can expect conversational, goal-oriented sessions that blend reflection with practical steps. Donna values curiosity and vulnerability as tools for change. She invites people to consider therapy as a collaborative process toward clearer communication and healthier relationships.
How her approaches inform online work
Donna uses attachment-based ideas to track how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and connection. This approach helps when jealousy, abandonment fears, or trust problems affect relationships. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and test practical changes in daily life, which can reduce anxiety and depressive patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Donna collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. Together they try ways of working and adjust what doesn’t fit until a useful rhythm emerges.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as specific formats are listed by the practice. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between commitments. They also allow a mix of reflective conversation and practical homework that carries into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Donna help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, anger, and issues like jealousy and infidelity.
What is her therapy style like?
Donna uses a flexible, client-centered approach that mixes listening with practical coaching. Sessions often combine emotional work with steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 25 years of counseling experience, including nearly 15 years working with military service members and their families.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Nevada and practices out of that state.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.