About
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT methods
About Donna
Donna Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 14 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, parenting concerns, addictions, eating issues, and major life changes.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on clear goals and usable steps rather than long theory. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and other approaches to test small changes in daily life.
Donna uses elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help with overwhelming emotions and painful memories. She also draws on client-centered and narrative methods to help people reframe their experiences and strengthen self-direction. Over time this work aims to reduce distress and increase choices for handling difficult moments.
In sessions she pays attention to communication and family of origin issues that often affect how people relate at home. She also addresses caregiver stress, body image, and multicultural concerns when those come up. Conversations include problem-solving for money stress, parenting strain, and loneliness.
Her style is steady and straightforward. People who want clear feedback and practical tools to try between visits may find this helpful. To begin, the usual first step is a short intake to identify goals and set a plan for follow-up work.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It helps people take steps toward valued daily activities even when emotions feel heavy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and tests small experiments to change them. This approach is often useful for anxiety, mood problems, and stress related to family roles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Donna will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That plan can shift as progress is tracked and different skills are tried.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and the ability to fit meetings into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to keep continuity when life is hectic. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking so you know how sessions will be run. Licensed professionals often tailor session length and frequency to fit daily routines and obligations, which can help maintain momentum between visits.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, parenting issues, addictions, eating concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, focused on clear goals and steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience as a clinician in New York.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.