- 17 years experience
- Client-centered focus
- Works with anxiety
About Donna
Donna Naffah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia. She has 17 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, and anger. Donna invites clients to take the first step and acknowledges that beginning therapy often takes courage.
Donna uses a warm, accepting stance to help people talk about what matters to them. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps people can try between meetings. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients test small changes to see what feels different.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to address unhelpful thinking and on emotionally focused methods to help people understand and express strong feelings. Mindfulness skills and solution-focused strategies are also used to help clients manage stress and build useful routines. These approaches are chosen to match each person's situation and goals.
Donna has helped people with issues connected to codependency, communication problems, control concerns, grief and abandonment, and caregiver stress. She also supports those navigating addiction, domestic violence recovery, chronic illness, and body image struggles. Her aim is to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore options and set realistic next steps.
People who work with Donna can expect straightforward conversation, practical exercises to try at home, and collaborative planning for progress. She encourages small, steady changes and checks in about what is or is not working as therapy continues.
Approaches that translate to online work
Donna blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and emotionally focused tools. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding a person's experience so they feel heard and can identify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice, name, and work with strong emotions to improve how they relate to themselves and others.Figuring out the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Donna works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. She will check in and adjust the plan as therapy progresses so strategies stay useful and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up between meetings. Some formats may be simpler for shorter check-ins or when lower bandwidth is needed. Talk with Donna about what will fit your routine and needs so sessions can be practical and helpful.
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 help with?
Donna helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, anger, and related concerns such as codependency, communication problems, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration, and combines practical techniques to address thinking patterns and emotions.
How long has she been practicing?
Donna has 17 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is Donna licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Donna?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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