Therapist profile
Donna Bolinger, LCSW, LCSW-C
LCSW therapist - family and parenting focus
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- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and mindfulness
About Donna
Donna Bolinger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and six years working in Pennsylvania. She helps people coping with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, addiction issues, and identity questions related to LGBT experiences.
Donna uses straightforward, person-focused work. Sessions look at what is happening now and what practical steps can reduce pain and confusion. She draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative approaches, and client-centered listening to help people sort priorities and try small changes.
Her background includes supporting caregivers, people living with chronic illness, and those facing life changes like divorce or bereavement. She also addresses concerns around intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and career stress. That mix of topics often overlaps in real life, and she helps people untangle them one issue at a time.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and open conversation. People work together to name specific problems, test manageable strategies, and track what helps. The approach balances talking about past patterns with practical tools for the present.
Those interested in starting are encouraged to complete the site matching process and schedule a first meeting. Donna practices in Pennsylvania and works with English-speaking adults who want focused, problem-solving therapy.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. It prioritizes the client's perspectives and helps clarify goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers straightforward skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve concentration.Finding the right approach is part of the first sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan as work progresses.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people try exercises together in their everyday setting while keeping scheduling flexible. Licensed professionals work with clients to match a format that fits routines and practical constraints.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She helps individuals with parenting stress, blended family concerns, communication problems, and managing relationship strain at home.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered work combined with cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative methods to address practical problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a licenced clinical social worker practicing in Pennsylvania.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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