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Donda Roach

Therapist · Oklahoma

Practical support for life changes

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Donda Roach
Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Oklahoma · 3163
NPI
1619183969
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
Oklahoma
  • Client-centered approach
  • Solution-focused work
  • CBT tools

About Donda

Donda Roach is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and codependency. She works with individuals coping with life changes, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and addictive behaviors. Her manner is direct and supportive, aimed at turning problems into practical goals.

Roach brings 14 years of experience in Oklahoma to her practice. She focuses on strengths people already have and helps them build new skills. Sessions tend to center on clear steps and short-term goals that fit daily life.

Her style is client-centered and solution-focused while drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means conversations begin with what the person wants to change and move toward concrete tools to try between sessions. She emphasizes collaboration and straightforward techniques rather than long theoretical talks.

Clients can expect work on communication, boundary-setting, coping strategies, and problem-solving. The therapist helps people identify patterns that get in the way and practices new responses. Progress is tracked in practical ways so people can see what’s working.

Roach also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, abandonment, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, body image, and aging-related worries. Her approach aims to translate insight into everyday actions, helping people make measurable changes in how they handle relationships and stressful events.

How these approaches can help in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s goals and perspectives. The therapist listens closely and helps prioritize what matters most, which is useful for rebuilding self-esteem and improving relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It gives practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns tied to codependency or addictive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs and goals. Together they will try strategies and adjust the plan when something is not helping.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support steady progress through homework, skill practice, and regular scheduling without requiring major changes to daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Donda Roach supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns like codependency, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and blended family challenges.

How would you describe the therapeutic style here?

The approach is client-centered and solution-focused, with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions aim to set clear goals and practice skills that can be used between meetings.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has 14 years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oklahoma. That background informs her focus on practical strategies and achievable change.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

The therapist holds an LCSW credential and practices in Oklahoma.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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