About Donna
Donna Marchant-Roof is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. She brings 30 years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, life transitions, and related concerns.
Donna uses a client-centered way of working that begins by listening. She helps people identify small steps that fit their life. She also draws on cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills.
Her background includes work across ages, with time supporting children, teens, and adults. More recently she has focused on older adults, adjusting to medical changes, end-of-life and hospice concerns, and grief. She has also coached executives and people stepping into leadership roles in healthcare.
Sessions aim to celebrate progress, name what is working, and set realistic goals. Donna tends to blend person-centered listening with solution-focused planning so people leave with clear next steps. Her approach emphasizes strengths, practical tools, and steady progress toward goals.
If you are dealing with caregiving stress, cancer-related issues, relationship strain, workplace problems, or questions about life purpose, she offers grounded support. She also addresses LGBT-related concerns, parenting questions, veteran and armed forces issues, sexual assault and abuse, and compassion fatigue.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Donna blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools to help people manage stress and make changes. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening, valuing your perspective, and shaping goals together so the work fits your life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to build practical skills for anxiety, depression, and workplace or relationship stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment practices that can reduce reactivity and support grief or trauma recovery.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Donna will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs and goals, and she adjusts the plan if something isn’t working. That collaborative stance helps shape short-term goals and longer-term steps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm which options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats also let people join without video or use lower bandwidth when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your routine and comfort.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Donna commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life changes, plus issues like caregiving stress, workplace strain, and parenting concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, celebrating small wins, and setting realistic goals. She combines this with solution-focused planning and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has 30 years of experience in social work and clinical practice, with a long history of supporting people across different life stages.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. 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 based on the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.