Therapist profile
Donna King, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and relationship concerns
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- CBT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
- Emotionally-focused work
About Donna
Donna King is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 18 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting strains. She also supports people dealing with grief, addiction, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem challenges, career changes, and caregiver fatigue.
Donna describes a direct, person-focused way of working that centers on what each person brings to the room. She uses a mix of approaches drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, emotionally-focused ideas, existential thought, and EMDR for trauma processing. Sessions are conversational and practical. Goals and next steps are discussed together.
Her background includes longstanding experience with trauma, including military-related trauma, and many years helping people manage family conflict, divorce and blended family stress. She also addresses issues such as codependency, infidelity, abandonment, and coping after disasters. That breadth means she often combines techniques to match the problem at hand.
Donna notes her Christian faith is personal and that she regularly sees people who are not of the same faith. She emphasizes treating clients with dignity and respect and working collaboratively rather than imposing a single method.
For someone juggling parenting pressures or a difficult family relationship, sessions focus on clear steps, communication skills, and coping strategies. Practical tools, reflective discussion, and action between sessions are common parts of the work.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs to be heard, to sort values, or to work through family and parenting concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. It often includes short exercises and homework to practice between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that can help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories through guided processing and structured steps.Choosing an approach is part of the early work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which methods to focus on and adjust the plan over time. That collaborative process helps keep sessions focused and relevant to daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use video, or other formats if offered, to match comfort and practical constraints. The emphasis is on making therapeutic work workable alongside parenting and household responsibilities.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, grief, addictions, intimacy issues, anger, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-focused, conversational style and combines different methods to match your needs. Sessions emphasize practical steps and communication skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience as a counselor working with a wide range of life and family concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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