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I have experience working with individuals (adults and adolescents), couples, and families. I am an EMDR Trained Therapist, specifically designed for trauma treatment! I assist clients having issues with anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, substance abuse, anger management, relationship conflict, and grief. I understand that each client is unique and work with them to find the best way to achieve their goals, and thoroughly explore all treatment suggestions. Choosing counseling is usually a decision made after the client has explored other methods of resolving the issue; the goal is to find the best solution together as quickly as possible.
I have had much success with adult clients suffering from anxiety and depression. I work with client's diagnosed with gender dysphoria using WPATH guidelines, and have helped many clients achieve their goals of transition. I know that not every counselor is a good fit for each client, but my clients find that sharing their unique history and details surrounding their issues with me is easy to do. This is also true with couples in conflict.
After earning a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, I became licensed in the state of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I am also a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC).
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Donna San Salvador. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I had my first session with Donna and it was truly eye opening; I look forward to working with her more on a stable weekly basis. Based upon our first meeting I really appreciated how honest and to the point she was but you can tell she cares about who she speaking with. I also really appreciate the fact that I was given resources and sort of homework to help me along with my process. I have actually thought of recommending her to a few other friends.
Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Donna is amazing! I am making more progress with her, quicker, than I have anyone else in the past. She is tough, but is exactly what I needed. I am so thankful for her!
Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching
Donna has genuinely changed the course of my life, and I’m so extremely grateful to have had her help. I would not be who I am today, as happy as I am today, without her!
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Donna is fantastic! She guided and helped me find the courage within myself to start my own business! What I liked the most about Donna was that she talked to me like I was a human. We simply just had conversations. I did not feel like I was in therapy. 10/10 recommend working with her!
Written on May 14, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Donna is a wonderful therapist! Truly don’t know where I’d be without her right now. She has helped me learn so much about myself.
Written on May 10, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Donna has been so great. I love that she keeps it real and has a personality. I have learned new ways to think about things, and being mindful of those things in my day to day life makes a difference.
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Counseling with Donna has completely changed my life. I now have the tools and techniques to handle whatever the universe puts in front of me while staying at peace in my own hula hoop. I would highly recommend Donna to anyone who wants to discover their best path. Best therapy experience I could have possibly imagined.
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coaching
Donna is fantastic therapist and person. I met with her for a year, and my time with her made a huge difference in pulling myself out of tough times I was experiencing, healing and building a foundation that now allows me to walk through life with strength, peace, resilience, self-understanding, patience and perspective. She is very friendly, enthusiastic and caring, and it’s been a real pleasure talking to someone who I consider almost more like a friend than a therapist. Would recommend 10/10!
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, lgbt, and coaching
If you're looking for a therapist that will keep it real with you, tell you what you need to hear, and not what you want to hear, and give you the necessary tools/coping skills you need to heal/grow/work through trauma, then look no further. Since my very first session with Donna, she really made an immediate impact on me, and I knew and felt that I was going to finally get the help I so desperately needed. Donna really loves what she does, and it shows. After a few months of putting in the work with her guidance, tools, and coping skills, I can now say with confidence that I am ready to face anything that comes my way and will do so without fear. Because of Donna, I know that I had it in me all along, and I am eternally grateful for her helping me realize that. She truly is the best of the best, and I can not recommend her enough!
Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Donna has really impacted my life in the most meaningful way this past year. Challenging my perspective and giving me the tools to be more successful in all aspects. My mental health is at an all time high. Thank you, Donna!
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching
Donna San Salvador has been a miracle for me. She has helped me form healthy habits and tools to help me not only get through a very stressful family situation, but also to heal from past abuse as a child. She is truly talented and gifted, as well as caring and compassionate. After several years of trying different types of therapy and therapists, I have made incredible progress with Donna.
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, grief, and lgbt
Wonderful and very helpful
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue
I’m only 2 weeks in and Donna has been great. She is direct and doesn’t sugar coat the real truths. The tools and wisdoms she provides are so valuable as her knowledge of her fields is extensive. Her interest areas are the exact topics of the issues in facing at the moment so I’m very please with BetterHelp matching me to such a well suited therapist.
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Donna has helped me greatly with my grief, anxiety and depression. I love working with her because she is so positive, warm and encouraging. She has helped me establish better boundaries with my family & become more aware of the power of my thoughts. I now feel more confident & positive about my future. I would highly recommend working with Donna, she is highly skilled, intuitive & fun!
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
So fabulous!
Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Donna is AMAZING! She made me feel comfortable right away, and makes you feel like you have known her for years. She was able to help me navigate through the personal growth I was looking for by providing great personalized sessions. Highly recommend working with Donna, she always made me feel so positive and I look forward to our sessions every time.
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Donna is an amazing therapist. I was initially skeptical about BetterHelp but getting assigned to her really changed my perspective of the whole platform. She's incredibly engaging, thoughtful, and down-to-earth. Her therapy style really takes an anxious mind out of the pits and puts things into perspective. She uses awesome metaphors to show she understands what you're thinking and going through and helps bring awareness to your own behavior patterns. Donna has taught me some of the most valuable tools of my adult life that I will carry with me into my next adventures. I'm excited to embrace what she's given me and meet with her in the future to continue on my path to self-improvement.
Written on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Donna is absolutely wonderful. I started therapy with Donna under a year ago, and never could have imagined just how far I'd come in that time. When I began therapy with Donna I felt defeated, incapable, and unmotivated. I now believe I am more than capable to take on life and all of its challenges. I am confident, happy, and motivated to continue growing and living out my life. I am beyond grateful for Donna, and would highly recommend her to anyone considering beginning therapy.
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I love betterhelp! I was surprised when I got matched with the perfect therapist for me. Very happy I decided to go this route. :)
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Amazing therapist !
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I recommend Donna 100%. As a therapist she treated me with respect and professionalism yet showed she cared about my well being. I came into therapy needing skills I didn’t know I needed but she taught me so many practical things. I could go on and on but have absolutely nothing negative to say.
Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Donna for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have had a terrible time with Covid Anxiety. Donna has helped me tremendously by giving me coping skills to handle things that are out of my control. She made me feel so comfortable talking with her from our first visit! I highly recommend her!
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Donna for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Donna helped me through a breakup , providing me with the tools I needed to being emotionally strong and independent. She always ensured I understood everything and was invested in my journey providing me with encouragement and commitment. I would definitely recommend Donna to anyone looking for therapy
Written on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Donna for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have been seeing Donna for a few months now and can’t recommend her enough, she is the best counsellor I’ve ever seen. Donna is friendly, kind and so easy to talk to. She has helped me unpack a lot of thoughts and feelings in my time with her. I look forward to my weekly sessions and am excited to continue my journey working with her :)
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Donna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
So easy to talk to, she really listens to what you are saying, she’s very professional & you can tell she is very good at her job. I felt relieved & less sad after one session.
Written on Jun 03, 2021 after therapy with Donna for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Donna has been the best counselor I have ever dealt with. She has a very friendly and welcoming way of talking that allows me to handle our discussions in a positive manner and keeps me engaged. Beyond thrilled with my experience so far!
Written on May 14, 2021 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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