- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Donna
Donna Bolinger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the LCSW credential and LCSW-C in Maryland and practices in Pennsylvania. She has six years of experience and helps people with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use in daily life.
Donna uses a mix of counseling approaches to match each person's needs. She uses client-centered therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to a person. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her work when people want tools for managing strong emotions or making a change.
Her background includes work with people facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, aging concerns, and grief. She has helped clients with issues around intimacy, sexual identity and kink culture, eating and sleep struggles, and codependency. Donna also addresses career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and adjustment after separation or loss.
In sessions she aims to collaborate on clear goals and small experiments clients can try between meetings. Conversations stay straightforward - identifying patterns, trying new behaviors, and checking what helps in everyday life. Practical coping skills are balanced with space to talk through difficult feelings.
People who choose her typically want concrete tools plus someone who will notice progress and setbacks. To begin, readers should follow the site steps to match and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Donna commonly uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the person. This approach helps when someone needs straightforward feedback and a place to sort through feelings.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety, and depression because it breaks down situations into thoughts, feelings, and actions people can practice changing.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That means checking what helps, adjusting techniques, and trying practical exercises together.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full visit is not possible. Phone or lower-bandwidth options can be useful when video is difficult, and flexible scheduling can help people keep momentum between stressful days.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, stress, anger, addictions, and related issues such as sleep and eating problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using client-centered listening alongside CBT, mindfulness, and motivational techniques to try new behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and has six years of clinical experience working with a wide range of adult concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW in Pennsylvania and LCSW-C in Maryland and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.