Donna Marchant-Roof, LCSW

Donna Marchant-Roof is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. She brings 30 years of experience and a practical, person-centered approach to therapy. Donna works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, life transitions, and career or leadership challenges. She also supports those coping with caregiver strain, cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and issues linked to veteran and armed forces experiences.

Donna earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mercy College and a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University. She has worked across age groups and settings, including roles focused on older adults and lifestyle adjustments tied to medical changes. Her background also includes time spent coaching healthcare professionals and new leaders.

Her approach emphasizes what is working now and builds from strengths. Sessions focus on clear, realistic goals and short-term, practical steps. Techniques commonly used include client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness strategies, and solution-focused problem solving.

Donna aims to meet people where they are and create a shared plan for change. She highlights small achievable wins and uses tools that match each person’s needs. The work blends support for emotional concerns with practical coaching for life and career adjustments.

Clients can expect straightforward guidance and a steady, goal-oriented process. Donna accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English. To begin, follow the Start Therapy flow and complete the brief questionnaire to be matched and scheduled.

How client-centered and CBT ideas translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. The therapist mirrors concerns, highlights strengths, and helps set priorities so sessions feel grounded in the person’s own goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and small behavioral steps to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and address workplace or caregiving stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Donna will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different tools and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing commute time or allowing shorter check-ins around work. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm what is offered before booking. Many people find that remote sessions let them maintain continuity of care while balancing appointments, caregiving, or job demands.