- Client-centered
- Evidence-informed
- Collaborative care
About Donna
Donna Bolinger is a licensed clinical social worker who offers warm, practical individual therapy. She draws on client-centered care to listen closely and help people name goals. Donna uses straightforward tools to address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns, including codependency issues when they arise.
She brings six years of licensed practice in Pennsylvania and additional experience in Maryland prior to that. Her work pays attention to life transitions, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and aging-related concerns. Donna also supports people facing addiction, intimacy-related struggles, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges tied to sexual identity.
In sessions she blends plain talk with concrete techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and build different patterns of behavior. Mindfulness practices are used to settle strong emotions and improve focus. Narrative ideas help people reframe their life stories and find new meaning after loss or change.
Donna emphasizes collaboration and respect. She works with each person to set achievable goals and weigh options that fit daily life. Her approach aims to be steady and nonjudgmental while offering tools people can use between sessions.
People who want to begin pick a Start Therapy button, answer a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. All sessions are conducted in English.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Donna commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person's experience and values, offering a respectful space where the therapist listens and follows the person's priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive relationship to work through feelings and make decisions.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that contribute to relationship or codependency concerns. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these approaches to help people notice and tolerate emotions, reduce reactivity, and improve focus in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what techniques feel most useful. That conversation helps shape a plan that blends listening, skill-building, and at-home practices.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. An initial matching questionnaire and scheduling step helps match you with a licensed professional and set up appointments that work with your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Maryland, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Donna address?
She focuses on issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, addiction, relationship and family concerns, codependency, and challenges related to caregiving and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using clear, practical tools and open conversation to set goals and track progress.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Donna has six years of licensed practice in Pennsylvania, along with prior work in Maryland supporting people through life transitions and serious health and aging challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.