Hello and welcome!
I am so glad that you are here. My name is Donna and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas.
Come work with me :) We will do some hard work together and have some laughs along the way. Therapy is hard work but it doesn't mean it has to be "all tears all the time".
I fully believe in the power of humor to heal and that laugher is a tool that provides a glint of light into an otherwise dark time. My approach to therapy is strengths-based- we will build on what your gifts are and work to make those even stronger! Additionally, I work from a relational perspective which allows me to help you develop better relationships with others in your life, including yourself. I work to create a safe, nonjudgmental space that welcomes people of diverse backgrounds.
I was born and raised in Texas. After high school I traveled around for a few years then finally moved to Austin and attended college for social work. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with my Master's in Social Work I worked in a health clinic as a mental health therapist providing psychotherapy for children and adults . Fast forward to present, I now have my own business providing psychotherapy support to adults at the office and here online.
PLEASE READ:
Note about my availability:
Live sessions are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 11-1pm. *If you are looking for evenings and weekends I am not available during those times.
I check the room for new messages at least once per day but usually more often. If you have an urgent need that you would like me to reply to please check the "urgent" box and I will respond as soon as possible.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Hearing Impaired, Life purpose, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LCSW 51633