- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practice
About Donna
Donna Maso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 31 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and problems with anger. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than labels or jargon.
She has worked across many settings including outpatient care, inpatient and crisis services, hospice, schools, correctional facilities, and community agencies. That background means she is used to helping people who are juggling caregiving, blended family issues, or major life transitions. Family of origin issues are part of the concerns she helps people with when early family roles keep affecting present life.
In sessions she uses straightforward methods such as client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and solution-focused work. Conversations often include identifying unhelpful patterns, trying small behavior changes, and practicing skills to manage strong emotions.
She has experience with a wide range of populations across the lifespan, including work with children, older adults, and people in crisis settings. That experience informs how she structures sessions for people dealing with loss, caregiver stress, codependency, communication breakdowns, infidelity, and isolation.
People can expect a focus on strengths and concrete tools to handle daily problems. She asks clients to agree not to electronically record telehealth sessions without prior consent. To begin, follow the site's process for matching and scheduling a first session.
Approaches used in online sessions
Donna Maso draws on client-centered work to focus on each person’s concerns and priorities, letting the client guide what matters most in sessions. Client-centered work helps when someone needs a steady listener and practical help sorting feelings and choices.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and introduces simple experiments and coping strategies. CBT is useful for managing anger, anxiety, and unhelpful relationship patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used to teach concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance techniques when feelings feel overwhelming.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to keep and which to change as work progresses.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered for remote work. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you prefer particular timing or a lighter check-in, mention that during the matching and scheduling steps so options can be discussed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and anger. Additional focuses include family of origin issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered listening along with practical methods like CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try small changes that help in daily life.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 31 years of professional experience across outpatient, inpatient, crisis, hospice, school, and correctional settings. That range informs support for long-term illness, end-of-life concerns, and crisis work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the plan and region.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
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