Donna Maso, LCSW

Donna Maso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 31 years of experience helping people navigate relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and anger. She brings a calm, steady presence and practical focus to sessions. Her style centers on listening first and building on each person's strengths. Donna works in Florida and conducts therapy in English.

Over three decades she has worked in many settings including outpatient care, crisis services, inpatient programs, hospice, schools, and correctional facilities. That background means she is familiar with a wide range of life stages and situations, from children to older adults. Donna has supported people facing family conflict, domestic violence, caregiver stress, end-of-life concerns, and issues like guilt, shame, and isolation.

In sessions she uses straightforward, evidence-based methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, dialectical behavior approaches, and solution-focused strategies. Sessions often involve practical skills, clearer communication, and step-by-step problem solving. She aims to help people find coping tools that fit their daily lives.

Donna emphasizes collaboration. She invites people to set goals and try manageable changes between meetings. Her approach blends emotional support with skills practice so clients can notice progress in small, meaningful ways.

People looking to begin can expect respectful listening and a focus on realistic steps. The therapist asks clients not to record telehealth sessions without prior consent. To start the process, users should follow the site steps to match and schedule a session.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. It helps people feel heard and supported while they sort priorities and make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, anger, and coping after loss. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, with brief skills practice that can be useful when stress feels overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit their situation. Over a few sessions they check what helps and adjust the plan so the work feels useful and doable.

If you are considering online therapy with this clinician, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use video or audio depending on what feels most comfortable. Discuss format preferences during the match and scheduling steps so sessions match daily life and goals.