About Me
Welcome to Betterhelp! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 12 years of experience in providing high quality care to individuals seeking to become the best version of themselves. I am certified in Evidence Based Programs such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP), and Seeking Safety Treatment Model.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting problems, and toxic self-image beliefs. I also helped many people who have experienced physical/sexual trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm using empathetic listening and creating an atmosphere in which my clients feel safe. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I want clients to feel understood rather than being judged.
My approach combines cognitive behavioral, client/person-centered, solution-focused, psychodynamic, trauma-focused CBT, and teaching individuals how to be kind to self. I will tailor our treatment plans to meet your unique and specific needs. When you are ready to take your first step towards change, I am here to help guide you toward a more productive life.
I look forward to working with you.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
LGBT , Relationship issues , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Attachment Issues , Communication Problems , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
LMFT #103910 (Expires: 2023-06-30)
Reviews
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Donna has been an amazing partner for me to understanding myself and why I behave the way I do. I have more confidence and love for me than I ever could have imagined.
Donna has been instrumental to me in my healing journey. I’m so grateful for her and all her insight. She is empathetic and challenges me the right amount.
Donna is genuine, authentic, and knowledgeable. She is a great therapist.
My first call with Donna went really well! I am excited to continue going to therapy and excited to work with her.
Really cool, comprehensive, analytical, compassionate.
Donna is amazing. She gives me resources and really listens
Donna has been impactful from the start of our journey together and provided practical tools to help me. I’m noticing a shift in my outlook already after a couple of sessions and have had important epiphanies as a result of my work with her. Donna really cares and spends the time to listen and share her sage wisdom and guidance. I’m very grateful I found Donna via BetterHelp.
Ms. Donna has been very helpful in my counseling journey. She listens and remembers well!! I feel validated and understood.
I believe she wants what’s best for me. She is a strong communicator. She check ins and asks questions to understand better. I view her as an ally and I trust her. I can
see the value in our work together.
I have noticed big changes in myself both emotionally and physically. I feel challenged in a kind and respectful way.
Ms. Donna offers a range of solutions when processing through things. And I don’t feel that she is rushing my treatment. I feel like it’s progressing naturally and I feel like she is mindful of all aspects of who I am as a person which I appreciate.
And most importantly I feel like she’s giving me the tools, along with empathy, encouragement, kindness, and laughter to do the work myself. I no longer view counseling as being scary but rather understand that it is a resource to heal, overcome, and be our healthiest best self!
Donna is amazing. She truly listens with no judgment and empathy. She has a gentle way of telling you the truth. I look forward to sessions because I know she will bring light to perspectives I had not thought about. She praises you for the little things that you don’t realize are baby steps forward and gives you tools to utilize on your own. I never feel unsure of what to do next when I leave Donna’s sessions.
Donna is great. She makes you feel comfortable and she is easy to open up to. I have made a lot of progress on my mental health journey with her guidance.
Donna has been extremely helpful. She listens and helps me process thoroughly. She is patient and also has been very supportive of helping me move forward.
I love working with Donna! Since our first session, she has made me feel comfortable and safe. She is easy to talk to and is very attentive to what your needs are. You can tell she really cares about her clients. I'm glad that we connected so well and I can't wait to continue working with her to reach my goals!
Donna is helping me work through how I show up in the world. This greater awareness of my actions and consequences is invaluable. I feel like emotionally healthier and look forward to working through issues I kept buried forever. She’s so professional yet accessible and compassionate. So glad she’s helping me deal with my life!
She’s the best!! Love her down to earth nature as well.
Donna honors my experience while giving me the space, support, encouragement and guidance to grow.
Donna Reed is a Great Help to me.
Donna is great!!
Donna is a wonder therapist. She listens well, validates my feelings and has tremendous knowledge on therapy as a whole. I definitely recommend her to everyone.
Donna is absolutely amazing I’m so thankful for her.
Donna is refreshing and a God-sent. She is very understanding, supportive, and gives you helpful resources and practical day-to-day advice on how to manage your trauma and yourself daily. Not to mention, she is very easy to talk to! Thanks, Donna!
Validates and is a compassionate therapist that treats me with respect and dignity while patiently helping me.
Donna is such a kind, open, and generous therapist. Her empathy has been such a gift. She has given me a lot of tools to be able to better respond to the challenges that life throws and our sessions are a real highlight. I feel understood and seen by her and am so grateful for her!
I am so thankful for Donna she is so personable and nurturing. She gives real world advice with clinical information to back it up. My very first therapist and as scared as I was I’m loving the new skills I’m learning and seeing growth with every session we have. She tells it how it is and is very clear on expectations and how I can reach my goals.
Ms. Donna Reed understands and emphasizes with me with what I’m going through. I’m
enjoying my session with her as she gives me great advices on how I can get better and improve my personal being.
Thanks for everthing.
Donna has been nothing but supportive and understanding of what I need to better improve myself. I would highly recommend her!
My partner and I started going to sessions with Donna because of some relationship issues we were having and she gave us cognitive behavioral/ psychological tools that helped us to work through our issues with her and with each other on our own , so we have been able to better learn how to communicate with each other and grow closer as a couple. Donna’s down-to-earth and warm personality helped me open up more and feel safe to talk about my fears and flaws. She is so open and compassionate that I think she would be a great therapist for anyone!!!
This is my first time seeking out a therapist to help in guiding me to get out of my negative thoughts and to help me coping with life issues better. Donna has been extremely helpful, caring and attentive in her work with me. She takes her time to fully understand who you are as a person and how your issues are affecting you.
I'm blown away. I was helpless and hopeless. Donna is on top of her game. She knows her stuff. Highly recommend.
Donna was very receptive and explained complex ideas in thoughtful ways that made sense. Highly recommend, especially if looking for trauma-focused therapy.
Donna is very knowledgeable and has excellent material to help make sense of what goes in one’s mind and behavior! She is also very empathetic, kind and a great listener. She not only listens to you but offers scientifically and psychological insight on your problems. She makes you feel like you have a friend. I always feel 100% lighter, empowered and enlightened after my sessions with Donna.
I love Donna's ability to suggest additional resources and books that support my growth.
Easy to talk too. Appreciate our interaction.
She talks a lot of sense.
She’s very sweet and she’s very supportive