Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Donna works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Donna
Donna Young is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 25 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and problems at work or in relationships. Donna writes clearly and listens closely to what matters most to each person.
She draws on practical methods that aim to change unhelpful thinking and build steady skills. Sessions focus on concrete tools for coping with life changes, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and recovery after trauma.
Background and approach
Donna also supports people facing isolation, workplace difficulties, and questions about life purpose. Donna trained in psychology at the University of Virginia and completed graduate study in counseling psychology at Bowie State University. She has worked in schools, health care systems, and both local and federal agencies.
That variety shaped a straightforward, results-oriented style. In sessions she mixes short-term goal work with longer skill-building. That can mean learning breathing and grounding skills one week, then practicing ways to change thought patterns the next.
She aims to help people find practical solutions and new ways to respond when old habits get triggered. Clients who want clear steps and steady support often appreciate this approach. Donna focuses on helping people feel more capable, more resilient, and better able to handle the demands of everyday life.
What Donna works with
Everything Donna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Donna's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Donna lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Donna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as part of her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes in behavior to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on building emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage strong feelings and improve relationships.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and what methods feel most comfortable. Together they decide whether to focus on skill-building, short-term problem solving, or a mix of methods as sessions progress.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for more in-depth work and nonverbal cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can be used for quick check-ins, brief coaching between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep continuity when life gets hectic.
Questions people ask about Donna
What concerns does Donna commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship strain, plus caregiver stress and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and skills-focused, with an emphasis on short-term solutions and building coping tools over time.
What kind of professional background does she have?
Donna has 25 years of clinical experience and has worked in schools, health care systems, and local and federal agencies.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices from North Carolina.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do costs and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire.