- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Practical coping
About Donna
Donna Naffah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. She creates a calm setting where people can speak openly about what is on their mind. Donna emphasizes simple, practical steps so people can start feeling more able to cope.
Her approach centers on listening first and then finding what helps each person most. She uses client-centered methods to follow the person's lead and build trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors that reduce distress.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when relationship patterns and attachment concerns cause pain. Mindfulness techniques are offered to teach short, focused ways to calm the body and mind in stressful moments. Solution-Focused Therapy supports setting clear goals and practicing small changes that matter day to day.
Donna has worked with a wide range of concerns over nearly two decades. That experience informs how she tailors sessions to practical needs like managing anger, navigating separation, coping with chronic illness, or handling caregiver stress. She also addresses issues such as body image, codependency, and substance-related problems.
People who choose to work with Donna can expect a straightforward, empathetic style. She helps people identify next steps they can try between meetings. To begin, readers are invited to use the site's matching process and schedule a session.
How Donna’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy starts by listening closely to what matters to the person and shaping sessions around those concerns. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to talk and figure out what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. It is useful for managing stress, anxiety, and day-to-day problems where skills practice makes a difference. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Donna will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels practical. That conversation guides whether a session leans more on compassionate listening, skills-based CBT, or emotionally-focused work for relationship patterns. If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the schedule. They also support continuing work between in-person meetings and practicing techniques in real-life settings. A licensed professional will help choose an approach and schedule that fits your needs.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Donna commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, anger, and depression, along with related concerns such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and substance-related problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach, listening first and adapting methods to each person. Sessions emphasize clear, practical steps and collaborative goal setting.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has 17 years of professional work experience supporting people with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, abbreviated as LPC, licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to those within the jurisdictions she is licensed to serve.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.