- Attachment focus
- Relationship support
- Grief and trauma
About Donna
She draws from attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Client-centered methods guide the work so people lead the pace and focus. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical alternatives.
Donna also uses elements from emotionally-focused work and the Gottman Method for relationship concerns. She blends these approaches with coaching, grief support, and trauma-informed perspectives when relevant. That mix lets her tailor the work to each persons needs.
Over nearly 15 years she has experience supporting members of the military community and those connected to service life. Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue.
Donna lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, loneliness, and jealousy. She encourages direct, practical steps alongside deeper emotional work.
People who reach out can expect a collaborative process that combines practical tools with reflective conversation. Donna aims to help clients find clearer ways forward and stronger connections in their lives.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Nevada
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current emotional needs and interactions. Online sessions can use this approach to identify repeating patterns, strengthen emotional awareness, and practice different ways of connecting with others.Client-centered therapy centers the person's experience and pace. In remote sessions this means the therapist follows what matters most to the client, offers reflective listening, and supports clients in finding their own solutions for stress, grief, or life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide whether attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, cognitive-behavioral tools, or a combination will be most useful. That decision is based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than a preset plan.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have regular check-ins during a lunch break, maintain continuity when life is hectic, or use shorter sessions when needed. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Donna address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Donna uses an adaptable, client-centered style that blends practical coaching with deeper emotional work. She tailors techniques to each person's needs rather than using one fixed method.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience and nearly 15 years working with service members and those connected to military life.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Donna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Nevada and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
