- Client-centered listening
- Practical coping skills
- Support for caregivers
About Donna
Donna Avant is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 32 years in the mental health field. She creates a calm, respectful space where people can talk about anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. Her approach aims to help clients build awareness, manage strong emotions, and regain a sense of direction.
Donna sees the effects of past and present events on daily life. She supports people as they work through stress, depression, caregiver strain, and career or parenting pressures. Sessions often focus on practical steps to reduce distress and increase coping skills.
Her style blends Client-Centered Therapy with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means she listens first, then helps identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new ways of responding. The work emphasizes collaboration and clear, real-world tools people can try between sessions.
Donna often addresses issues such as codependency, communication problems, hospice and end-of-life concerns, social anxiety, and workplace stress. She also offers coaching-style support around life purpose and career decisions. She draws on clients' values and strengths when exploring options.
If someone wants to begin, they are invited to use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. Donna accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How Client-Centered and CBT Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person without judgment. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's lead to build trust and clarity. This approach can help when someone needs space to sort through feelings or make sense of a big life change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding. It often uses short exercises and practical strategies people can try between conversations, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily routines.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Donna will collaborate with the client to decide whether a listening-focused path, CBT-style strategies, or a mix of both fits best. The plan evolves based on the client's goals, values, and what feels most useful in real life.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow people to meet from different places. They also support work on practical skills and thought patterns between meetings, helping changes carry over into everyday life.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Donna help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, career questions, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach centers on the person and combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to listen first and then work on practical thought and behavior changes.
What is her professional background?
Donna has 32 years of experience in the mental health field supporting people through grief, trauma, life transitions, and long-term challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, credentialed as LICSW, and practices from Alabama.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.