- 35 years experience
- Practical brief therapy
- Mindfulness and narrative
About Donna
Dr. Donna Daniel helps people facing grief, anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, addiction concerns, and money or financial issues. She draws on 35 years of practice as an LPCC and brings a down-to-earth, practical presence to sessions. Her style is direct but warm, and she asks people to be ready to work on changing harmful patterns.
Donna favors a straightforward approach. She listens closely and uses intuition alongside conversation to sense what a person needs in the moment. She describes her work as eclectic, shaped by many theoretical influences rather than a single school. This lets her tailor interventions to the person in front of her.
Clients can expect short, focused work or longer cycles depending on their goals. She names brief therapy as a preference but is open to revisiting themes over time. Her sessions often include mindfulness skills, narrative reflection about life stories, and attention to inner symbolism when that helps a person understand patterns.
Donna also brings lived experience to her work. She has lived and worked in multiple states and abroad, and she has tended spiritual practices from several traditions. She says faith can help some people heal, and she welcomes spiritual material in sessions when it matters to the client.
She asks that people be motivated to change and willing to move away from damaging habits or relationships. If a person is not ready to change, she prefers to wait until they are. Those who want practical, compassionate guidance for life transitions, identity concerns, caregiving strain, or emotional overload may find her approach helpful.
How select approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with respect and responding without judgment. It helps people who need acceptance and a chance to speak honestly about life, relationships, or financial worries. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build steadier coping for stress, anxiety, grief, and overwhelm. Narrative Therapy helps people tell and reshape the stories that run their lives, which can be useful for changing patterns around money, relationships, or self-esteem.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most useful. Goals, life circumstances, and a person’s preferences guide which methods are emphasized and when to try different techniques.
The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time and allowing scheduling that matches work or caregiving demands. It can also let a person choose shorter check-ins when needed, use audio-only contact if bandwidth is limited, or work from a quieter location to better focus. These practical benefits support continuity of care and make it simpler to maintain momentum on goals.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addiction issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and money and financial issues among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and warm. She listens, uses mindfulness and narrative tools, and adapts methods to what the person needs in the moment.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings and with diverse life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as an LPCC, specifically NM LPCC, and practices from New Mexico.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.