- Grief work
- Family of origin
- Mindfulness methods
About Donna
Dr. Donna Daniel is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with 35 years of clinical experience based in New Mexico. She works with adults on issues such as grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, stress, self-esteem, and family of origin issues. Dr. Daniel also addresses caregiving strain, blended family challenges, and concerns around gender and identity.
She takes an experienced, pragmatic approach. Sessions concentrate on what is happening now and how past family patterns continue to affect daily life. Conversations may include practical coping skills, narrative work about personal history, and mindfulness practices to manage strong feelings.
Dr. Daniel describes her style as bringing her whole self to sessions. She draws on a range of therapeutic ideas including client-centered, psychodynamic, Jungian, narrative, and mindfulness approaches. That means she listens for patterns, helps people tell their story differently, and uses attention to present-moment experience to reduce reactivity.
Her background includes extensive work across varied settings and life stages. She has experience supporting people through grief, caregiving stress, career transitions, eating and sleeping difficulties, and challenges tied to chronic conditions or trauma. She also works with issues often linked to growing up patterns, such as codependency, communication problems, and commitment questions.
Dr. Daniel prefers brief, focused work but is open to ongoing cycles when needed. Sessions are conversational and direct. Prospective clients are asked to be ready to address damaging patterns and to participate actively in change.
How Dr. Daniel’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to the person in front of the therapist. It supports people who need a steady, respectful space to talk through relationship strain, family patterns, or grief. Jungian Therapy attends to symbols, dreams, and deep personal themes. It can help people understand recurring life patterns and material that feels symbolic or emotionally charged. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without immediately reacting. This can be useful for anxiety, stress, and managing strong emotions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the collaboration. The therapist will work with each person to identify which approaches fit their goals and preferences, and adjust over time based on what helps. That planning is practical and discussed openly at the start of work together.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions allow easier scheduling around work and caregiving, shorter check-ins when needed, and fewer travel barriers. Online meetings can make it simpler to maintain continuity of care during moves or life changes, while still focusing on the same therapeutic tasks as in-person work.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, stress, self-esteem, and family of origin issues among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She brings an experienced, pragmatic style that focuses on present patterns and practical coping. Sessions are conversational and draw from several therapeutic ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience working in a variety of settings and with many life issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPCC, listed as NM LPCC, and is based in New Mexico.
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 are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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