As a licensed therapist in New York, I bring four decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, substance use/addiction/dependency and life transitions with deep understanding and empathy.
I specialize in working with diverse communities, particularly supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and older adults seeking meaningful therapeutic connections. My approach honors each person's unique journey, focusing on themes of self-care, self-love, purpose, healing from past trauma, developing resilience, encouraging use of affirmations and helping individuals reach their unlimited potential.
My therapeutic work emphasizes understanding and harnessing the power of Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin and Endorphins in a variety of holistic activities. I leverage humor as a coping mechanism to build emotional resilience and gain perspective on life's challenges. My use of therapeutic humor helps clients reframe negative thought patterns and release tension. I am passionate about helping individuals develop stronger emotional skills, overcome isolation, and rediscover their inherent strength and potential. While embracing cultural competence and cultural humility.
Through collaborative and personalized counseling, I'm committed to walking alongside my clients as they transform difficult experiences into opportunities for profound personal healing, personal growth and self-discovery.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love
NY LCSW 086291
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Donna is attentive an a great communicator. She helps her client navigate through difficulties with care, expertise, and humor. She is a thoughtful multidisciplinary counselor who does her best to relate to her clients on a personal level and provide them with skills and knowledge to help them regulate their emotions and accelerat their personal growth.
Written on Sep 09, 2026 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Donna is an exceptional therapist who creates a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment. From our very first session, I felt genuinely heard and validated. She offers practical tools and insightful perspectives that have made a noticeable difference in my daily life. I highly recommend working with her!
Written on Jul 26, 2026 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Awesome
Written on Jun 24, 2026 after therapy with Donna for 5 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Donna is extremely helpful in our sessions. She listens and offers supportive feedback. I feel heard and feel better afterwards. I’m grateful for our sessions.
Written on May 31, 2026 after therapy with Donna for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Donna is incredible. She infuses joy in every session even as you're working through the hard stuff. She is thoughtful, intuitive, and kind. She is so responsive. I look forward to her feedback on my journal entries and our weekly sessions can't come soon enough.
Written on Mar 31, 2026 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Super supportive, down to earth, professional, and above all, fully focused on my well-being. Good sense o humor.
Written on Jan 21, 2026 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd