- client-centered methods
- mindfulness practice
- narrative and Jungian ideas
About Donna
Dr. Donna Daniel is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) based in New Mexico with 35 years of counseling experience. She works with adults who are dealing with grief, anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, ADHD, and a wide range of life changes and career concerns. She also supports people facing caregiver strain, blended family challenges, body image problems, and first responder issues.
Her style mixes older-school practice with a fresh, intuitive presence. She brings what she calls her whole Self to sessions, using observation, listening, and a sense for energy and intuition to decide how to proceed. That practical, experience-based stance guides how she talks through patterns and reactions with each person.
Dr. Daniel uses a variety of approaches rather than one fixed method. You can expect elements of client-centered work, mindfulness, narrative techniques, Jungian ideas, and psychodynamic thinking when they fit the issue at hand. She is open to brief therapy or longer cycles depending on what someone needs.
She speaks plainly about spirituality and personal belief as part of some clients' work. Faith and spiritual background can be explored as either a resource or a source of struggle, depending on the person. She asks that people be ready to do the work to change damaging patterns before beginning a therapy relationship.
Her background includes years working in diverse settings and overseas, and she draws on that broad life experience in sessions. If the combination of straightforward talk, mindfulness, and narrative reflection sounds helpful, she invites prospective clients to begin the matching process and schedule a first meeting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Daniel often uses client-centered techniques that focus on the person in front of her, helping people talk through what matters most and notice how they respond in real time. Mindfulness therapy appears in simple practices and breathing or attention exercises that help manage anger, stress, and anxiety. Narrative and Jungian ideas are used to look at personal stories and deeper patterns, which can clarify why certain reactions, including anger, keep coming up.Figuring out which approach fits is part of the collaboration. She will work with a client to test different ways of working, discuss what feels useful, and adjust the plan based on needs, goals, and preferences rather than sticking to one single method.
The practical benefits of online sessions should be checked before booking since specific session formats are not listed in the biography. Ask which session formats are offered when you begin the matching process. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to be on camera or not depending on comfort and energy for a given session.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with grief, anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and many life-change concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends practical experience with an intuitive, whole-person presence and uses listening, observation, and mindfulness in sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of counseling experience across varied settings, including work overseas and with military communities.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and practices from New Mexico.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do you begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.