I am a 1983 graduate of St. Louis University's MSW program with a concentration in community mental health. I am a female therapist who utilizes a client centered approach with a skill base of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I have broad experiences in life threatening illness, bereavement and loss, life transitions along with knowledge and skill base with anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with people of all ages and experiences and believe in the person's ability to change. I have been practicing since 1983 and have long life and professional experience, and am interested in partnering with you in your growth. With 20 plus years of teaching experience at the University of Wisconsin , Social Work program, my approach is one of teaching and learning, collaboratively. I believe I can learn as much from my clients as I have to teach them. Because I believe that the client is their own best expert, my approach in therapy is one of learning collaboratively about the you. Therapy is a partnership in discovery, growth and wellness and I am honored to be a part of your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WI LCSW 6641-123
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My time with Donna was exactly what I needed to help me through a change in life. She was the perfect fit for my needs and me personality. Donna was kind, insightful, a good listener, and she gave me questions to think about for my future sessions. She also helped me recognize personality traits that will give me strength and confidence in the coming years.
I feel much more at peace than I did a few weeks ago.
Thank you so much, Donna!
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, grief, and coping with life changes
Donna takes the time to listen, get to know you, and makes you feel heard and understood. I greatly appreciate her work!
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd