- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Donna
Donna Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 14 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Donna also addresses addictions, eating issues, and parenting-related strain.
Donna uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that keep people stuck. She helps clients notice how family roles and past expectations continue to influence choices now. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her approach draws on several established methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques to change thinking and behavior, acceptance-based ideas to clarify values, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage intense emotions. Narrative methods are used to separate a person from problematic stories they repeat about themselves.
Clients can expect direct, concrete steps alongside time to reflect on difficult experiences. Work often includes short exercises between meetings, trying new behaviors, and checking what works in daily life. Donna pays attention to how family of origin patterns appear in relationships and daily routines.
She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. Her background as an LCSW guides a focus on practical problem solving and furthering everyday functioning. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking and to follow the site process to schedule a first meeting.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework. CBT often helps with anxiety, mood issues, and patterns tied to family of origin. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding from the therapist so clients can explore their own solutions and build self-direction in decisions. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Donna will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day needs, adjusting methods as progress is tracked. Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or let them avoid travel time. Online sessions also make it possible to practice skills between meetings in the settings where problems happen. Check the site flow to select online therapy options, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and practical, focusing on identifying patterns and trying concrete steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has 14 years of professional experience working with adults in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in New York.
What language are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about formats?
Follow the site process to select online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire; confirm the current session formats before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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