Therapist profile
Donna Marchant-Roof, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Solution-focused work
About Donna
Donna Marchant-Roof is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 30 years of practice. She has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Norfolk State University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mercy College. Her work has addressed anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes across many ages. Donna also has experience coaching people moving into leadership roles in healthcare.
Donna often helps people manage grief and major life transitions. Lately she has focused on issues that come with changing medical conditions and aging. She also supports people coping with caregiver stress, cancer, end-of-life concerns, and divorce or separation. Other areas she addresses include workplace stress, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and relationship or family challenges.
Her practice draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to look for practical steps forward. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behavior patterns. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people stay present and reduce stress.
Sessions tend to start by identifying what is already working and what small goals feel realistic. She works with clients to set short-term, achievable steps and to celebrate progress. Donna’s background with clinical social work and leadership coaching informs a straightforward, goal-oriented style.
People considering support are invited to describe their current concerns and practical limits. Donna accepts international clients and holds her Virginia LCSW credential. To move forward, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the therapist. In practice this means sessions start with the client’s concerns and priorities, and the therapist follows the client’s lead to build understanding and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and daily stress by breaking problems into manageable steps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support coping during stressful moments.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Donna will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and circumstances. That choice is revisited as needs change, so therapy can remain focused and practical.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy day and reducing travel time, which can make regular check-ins easier to keep. If you plan to work together, confirm the specific session options before booking so you know what format will be used. The therapist and client then schedule sessions in a way that works with daily responsibilities and goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with at home?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, and life transitions including caregiving and end-of-life matters.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Her work uses client-centered conversations, plus solution-focused planning and CBT tools. Mindfulness practices are available to address stress and presence.
How long has she practiced?
She has 30 years of experience as a clinician, including coaching leaders in healthcare and clinical work across age groups.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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