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Tasheena Donell

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Tasheena Donell, LPC, LMHC

West Virginia

Licensed counselor - family and parenting

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • CBT and solution focus
  • Addiction support

About Tasheena

Tasheena Donell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. She is licensed in West Virginia and works with adults on family and parenting concerns, stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship strain, anger, and self-esteem challenges.

She uses plain, direct conversation to help people sort immediate problems. Sessions commonly focus on problem-solving, building communication skills, and short-term strategies to manage stress and difficult emotions. Tasheena draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy as practical tools during sessions.

Her work includes prior experience providing individual and group therapy in court and corrections settings. That background informs how she talks about behavior change, substance use, and difficult family dynamics. Tasheena has worked with people facing domestic violence, process addictions, and emotion regulation struggles.

She describes her style as client-centered, aiming to establish rapport so people can speak openly without fear of judgment. Sessions are structured around clear goals, small steps, and direct feedback rather than abstract theory. Practical skill building and short-term plans are common parts of the work.

Tasheena holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Charleston and an MS in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Her listed clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She sees English-speaking adults and accepts international clients.

How sessions work

How her approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building rapport. The therapist reflects what the person says and supports them as they decide next steps. This helps when family tensions or parenting choices feel overwhelming.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, and managing low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they choose one or two approaches to try and adjust them based on progress and feedback.

Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into busy days and keeping momentum between appointments. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography did not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to connect when travel or scheduling is a barrier, and they allow the therapist to use targeted CBT exercises and motivational interviewing tools in real time.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

West Virginia, South Carolina, Washington

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?

She works with adults on family problems and parenting strain, including communication problems, boundary setting, and the stress that comes from caregiving.

How does she approach therapy day to day?

Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions often set clear goals, teach coping skills, and use short-term techniques from CBT and solution-focused work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience providing individual and group therapy in a range of settings, including court and corrections work.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in West Virginia. She also lists licenses in South Carolina and Washington state in her background.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border details when you begin the process.

What session formats are used?

Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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