- Practical goal focus
- Warm listening
- Skill building
About Donna
Donna Camerota is a Connecticut licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience helping people through hard personal transitions. She focuses on everyday concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and low self-esteem. Donna also supports people facing mood disorders, chronic health conditions, and issues around body image and codependency.
Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions often center on clear goals and practical steps. She listens first, then helps clients identify thoughts and habits that get in the way of feeling better. Conversations aim to reduce overwhelm and build small, manageable skills that fit daily life.
Donna uses techniques from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to guide change. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when a client needs short-term direction or help making a plan. These approaches are chosen to match what each person needs rather than applying one fixed method.
Clients can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through guilt, shame, grief, or anger. Donna places emphasis on improving communication, strengthening self-care, and managing stress related to caregiving or career shifts. She helps people address both emotional pain and practical barriers to progress.
When someone is ready to begin, she helps set realistic goals and tracks small wins over time. Her aim is to help clients feel more in control of everyday challenges and to build clearer paths forward.
How her approaches support online therapy
Donna combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in ways that translate well to remote sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective so goals emerge from the client's priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. Dialectical behavior therapy adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving how people handle stress and interpersonal conflict.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Donna will work with each person to decide what methods best fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as therapy progresses. That shared decision-making helps clients feel more involved in their treatment path.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Ask about the session formats offered and how scheduling works so you can fit appointments into a busy day. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to attend regularly, fit therapy into a work break, or avoid travel time, while still focusing on skill practice and real-life changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Donna commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, and mood disorders among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her overall therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and empathetic, with clear goals and practical steps tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Donna has 24 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Connecticut LCSW credential and practices in Connecticut.
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 does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist 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.