- Family of origin issues
- Depression and anxiety
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Donna
Donna Bolinger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an LCSW-C credential in Maryland and an LCSW in Pennsylvania. She has six years of clinical experience and commonly works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, LGBT issues, grief, stress, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes.
She uses practical, talk-based methods to help people notice how patterns from their family of origin affect current relationships and choices. Sessions focus on identifying specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and on testing small changes that can feel manageable. Donna draws on client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral tools to keep work grounded and useful.
Her background includes supporting people facing caregiving strain, chronic health concerns, and issues that come with aging. She also addresses eating and sleeping disturbances, anger, low self-esteem, and challenges around intimacy and commitment. Donna works with people who name ADHD, codependency, or feelings of emptiness as part of what they want to change.
In sessions she uses elements of mindfulness to slow down strong reactions and narrative work to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to make a change but feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
People who choose her often want clear steps and honest conversation. She asks about goals early and revisits them as work progresses. To start, prospective clients follow the site’s matching process and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Donna uses client-centered therapy to focus on what the person brings to sessions. That means listening closely, reflecting what’s said, and helping someone set their own goals. This approach can help people feel clearer about values and choices.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT helps when someone wants concrete strategies for anxiety, low mood, or patterns tied to family of origin. Mindfulness techniques are added to help slow intense reactions and increase awareness of bodily and emotional states.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods as therapy progresses, making decisions together about what seems most helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it useful for maintaining continuity while managing caregiving or work commitments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, grief, LGBT concerns, addictions, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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