Therapist profile
Donna Cummings, LPC, LCMHC
Licensed counselor - Parenting and stress support
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- ACT and CBT
- Motivational interviewing
- Life coaching available
About Donna
Donna Cummings is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. She focuses on concerns adults commonly bring from home life, including stress, anxiety, parenting strain, depression, addictions, and relationship and family issues. Donna also helps with self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, and sleep or anger problems.
She uses practical therapy methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions are straightforward and aim to build skills people can use between meetings. She also offers life coaching for those who want support with goals and everyday skills rather than therapy.
Donna emphasizes cultural awareness and respect for diverse backgrounds. She frames work as collaborative and goal-focused, helping people identify steps they can take toward better daily functioning. She draws on motivational interviewing and client-centered techniques to keep conversations focused and respectful.
Her background includes long experience in community mental health and addictions work. That history informs a focus on accessible services and reducing the stigma around seeking help. Donna aims to help people translate what they learn in sessions into changes at home and at work.
People who choose her typically want clear strategies, steady support, and practical problem-solving. Her approach balances talking through feelings with skill-building and real-world steps to manage stressors and improve relationships at home.
How sessions work
How her approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is often used when someone wants to reduce avoidance and live more in line with what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that maintain distress and replacing them with practical strategies for change. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person without directing them; it supports self-directed problem solving and clearer goals.Figuring out which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and challenges and will use that conversation to recommend a path forward. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into busy schedules and reducing travel time so work or childcare can be balanced more easily. If you need a shorter check-in or a session that avoids video, confirm which formats are offered before booking so they match your routine. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire to make sessions work with everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep and anger problems, among other topics.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions focus on practical skill-building, clear steps, and collaborative conversation using client-centered techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in mental health, including work with addictions and community services.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
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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