- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship help
- Behavioral tools
About Donya
Donya Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with sixteen years of experience helping people navigate stressful life moments. She focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and money and financial issues. Donya aims to bring practical support and hope so clients can make changes that matter in daily life.
She uses straightforward, collaborative work in sessions. Donya draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems going. The Gottman Method is part of her toolkit for improving communication and connection in relationships.
Her background includes work in private practice, community mental health, residential programs, and a domestic violence facility. She has helped adolescents and adults through crises, addiction recovery, anger management, trauma, and family-related challenges. This breadth informs practical strategies that suit real-life needs.
Donya describes therapy as a partnership built on trust. She works with clients to set clear goals and choose steps that fit their lives. Sessions are oriented toward small, achievable changes that add up over time.
If someone wants to begin, the typical process is to answer a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits. Donya’s style aims to be direct, warm, and focused on moving forward.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following a person’s goals, helping people feel heard and supported while they set their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns. The Gottman Method concentrates on improving communication and problem-solving in relationships through concrete skills and structured conversations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made, and decisions are guided by what the client wants to achieve.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when useful, and giving more flexibility around scheduling. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same kinds of hands-on exercises, communication coaching, and goal-setting that happen in person, adapted to fit everyday routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Donya often help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, anger, and relationship or intimacy-related issues, among other concerns like parenting, ADHD, and money and financial issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using approaches that follow the client’s priorities and focus on actionable steps toward change.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Donya has sixteen years of experience across private practice, community mental health, residential programs, and a domestic violence facility, working with adolescents and adults.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Georgia LPC credential and practices from Georgia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment according to the therapist’s availability.