- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Money and finances
About Donna
Donna Kaufman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and the challenges that come with life changes. Her work also addresses addictions, eating concerns, parenting strain, and money and financial issues when they affect daily life.
She brings 14 years of professional experience to sessions. Donna focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be named and talked through. She aims for practical steps clients can try between meetings, matched to each person's pace and priorities.
Donna uses a mix of approaches chosen to fit the person in front of her. That can include acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, cognitive-behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking patterns, and client-centered listening to help people be heard. She also draws on dialectical behavior skills and narrative work when those methods suit the concern.
Sessions are collaborative. Donna works with each person to set goals, test small changes, and track what does and does not help. She emphasizes real-world tools for coping, emotion regulation, communication, and decision-making.
People often seek Donna's help when overwhelm, shame, or difficult life transitions make everyday functioning harder. She supports clients in finding clearer priorities and practical ways to move forward.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. It can help with anxiety, low motivation, and decisions tied to money and life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood shifts, and changing daily habits around money, eating, or substance use. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy to help someone feel heard and to build trust before practical work begins.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Donna will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That collaboration can mean mixing strategies over time as needs change.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so clients can use sessions more consistently. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered work to an online setting to help people practice skills between meetings and track progress over weeks.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Donna help with?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, eating concerns, parenting strain, and money and financial issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She keeps sessions collaborative and down-to-earth, offering listening and practical steps. The focus is on trying small changes and finding what works for each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Donna has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices in that state.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Donna?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.