I am a graduate of Loyola University (formally Loyola College) in Baltimore, MD, with a Masters in School Counseling. I also am a Licensed Professional Counselor. (LPC)
I have 16 years experience as a School Counselor. I work with teens with a wide variety of concerns including depression, peer conflicts, relationship issues , anger management, ADHD, and anxiety. I also have 5 years of experience working with adults and teens online with similar issues.
I am genuine and interactive. I treat clients with respect and compassion. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Gesalt Therapy. . Both approaches are practical in dealing with specific problems. CBT involves the therapist and client work collaboratively to build a strong rapport that is crucial in the process. Gesalt Therapy helps clients to become more aware of specific issues which is so crucial to change.
You have taken the first step. The online platform works well with many peoples busy schedules. My office hours are on the weekends during the school year. In June and July I have morning, late afternoon and weekend availability.
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Narcissism, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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I enjoyed our sessions and find them useful.
Written on Jul 26, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, and parenting issues
Donna has been extremely helpful. She really understands my situation well and offers great advice.
Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
I had two sessions this far, and I really appreciate her expertise and advices
Written on Mar 17, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Two years ago I had many family issues which Donna helped me to navigate and understand. She offered me a listening ear and guidance on situations. Her insight has always been helpful and I have kept it with me. I took a two year pause on therapy, and I find myself in a situation where I need her again. To my surprise she made herself available immediately and I feel secure that when I need her she is there.
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Donna was very kind and good at understanding why I felt the way I did about my situations. She helped me manage my stress efficiently and reflect on the roots of my anxiety. She also chose very helpful worksheets for me that helped reassure me.
Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great experience, she’s very in tune with what’s initially being said. I more focused on a end game idea and she had me back tracking to my initial comments. So much so it was making me misunderstand myself. That was until I actually took her advice went back and dealt with my issues head on. Who knew direct communication with your partner wasn’t so scary after all. Without a doubt this has changed my life and I fell it will continue to do so for the remainder of my relationship.
Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Best therapist I’ve had, she’s extremely relatable and speaks to me like the friend I need !
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
As a man dealing with PTSD, work, and my dependents, I find it to be a breath of fresh air when my session comes up to talk to Donna. She has been very thoughtful and encouraging throughout our time together. I challenge you to find a better listener then this lady here! 100% recommend for anyone who needs that breath of fresh air!
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Great listener.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
I liked Donna right away. I loved that she has had similar experiences and that she understood me from a personal level as well as professional. I would def recommend her to my friends for sure!!
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Donna has been extremely helpful to me in my situation and very understanding of the issues and challenges that I face,
I am truly grateful to have someone who is able to listen, assimilate, challenge and come up with practical and pragmatic solutions as well as offering insight and experiences as well!
Written on Jan 21, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Great listener with good insights. I like that she gives homework in the form of worksheets so I can physically do the work and understand what I need to do to progress.
Written on Jan 10, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, and anger management
A great listener who is always ready to let you express your issues and give you practical advice that you can implement in your day to day
Written on Dec 18, 2021 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Donna is a really warm person and makes you feel comfortable to share really quickly, I really like her approach to making the sessions very personal, which makes it feel like talking to a friend. She also provides resources and ways to overcome problems.
Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with Donna for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Donna is an amazing listener, and helps me to work out thoughts about things that are going on.
Written on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with Donna for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is a tremendous listener and always able to offer helpful strategies. She is very relatable and it feels more like a natural conversation than it does talking with a therapist for an hour in an office. It's a great quality to have when trying to connect with patients and other counselors could take note of that. She has been very helpful and is great to bounce ideas and concerns off of, and always ready to offer advice and solutions to many of life's challenges.
Written on Aug 21, 2021 after therapy with Donna for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s is a great understanding counselor who makes a great effort to get to know you on a personal level. She Will help you give you tools on how to deal with your issues!
Written on Aug 10, 2021 after therapy with Donna for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Donna is really great to talk to.. she is equal parts mom, sister, friend and just always in your corner !!
Written on Jul 25, 2021 after therapy with Donna for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
As an American abroad in an insanely tumultuous time, I can really rest easy and be thankful for Donna- she’s gone above and beyond to try to help me with counseling at almost anytime i need despite a 15 hour time difference between us. I still have a long way to go but I’m glad she’s been able to accommodate my unusual situation and she’s been such a big help to talk to.
Written on Jul 04, 2021 after therapy with Donna for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Donna Deadman is a great counselor, she understands my issues and gives me practical solutions taking in consideration every detail i give her . Thanks
Written on Dec 31, 2020 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, and bipolar disorder
I always look forward to my therapy session with Donna. She helps in clarifying my thoughts in a concise manner and allows me to express myself more. The way I think tends to spiral into a cycle and chatting with Donna helps me to identify the signs of this in order to escape the cycle before it overly effects my well being.
Written on Nov 20, 2020 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Donna is great, she listened and addressed my concerns in a very professional manner.
Written on Nov 04, 2020 after therapy with Donna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Donna is very kind and listens well. She makes me feel comfortable and safe.
Written on Sep 24, 2020 after therapy with Donna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Donna is a fantastic counselor. She really does listen and makes it feel very friendly instead of clinical. I’d highly recommend her to other young women like myself, Donna is like a good friend! And she is encouraging/supporting when needed.
Written on Sep 22, 2020 after therapy with Donna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Donna is a great listener and easy to talk to. She makes me feel very comfortable and provides me with great resources to help with my needs.
Written on Sep 07, 2020 after therapy with Donna for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Donna has been a great help to me. She is very professional and has appropriately supported me through a difficult time. She always responds in a timely manner and her advice is always helpful. I would recommend others to work with Donna.
Written on Aug 08, 2020 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Donna is very responsive and is great about checking in with my progress.
Written on Jul 07, 2020 after therapy with Donna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
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