- Practical tools
- Relationship focus
- Evidence-informed
About Donya
She has 16 years of experience in mental health work across independent practice, community settings, residential programs, and outpatient care. Over that time she has supported people dealing with anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, intimacy-related concerns, and many relationship challenges. Her background includes work in settings serving people affected by domestic violence and groups of different ages.
In sessions she draws on approaches that match each person’s needs and goals. Donya uses Client-Centered ideas to follow the client’s lead and build trust. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Donya pays attention to practical skills as well as to emotions and relationship patterns. She helps people with communication, boundaries, commitment questions, and managing intense feelings like anger or grief. Parents and those navigating blended family or adoption and foster care challenges will find focused problem-solving and coping strategies.
Her work also addresses issues around identity and intimacy, including LGBT concerns, kink and alternative sex culture, and attachment-related struggles. Donya encourages small, achievable steps so progress feels possible even when life feels overwhelming.
How counseling approaches fit into online work
Donya often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when helping people by video or phone. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s priorities so sessions feel collaborative and respectful. CBT helps identify thought and behavior patterns contributing to anxiety, depression, or relationship conflict and teaches concrete skills to change them.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Donya will talk with the person about goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try. That plan can change over time as needs and goals evolve, and decisions are made together in session.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find therapy by remote means makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, to have shorter check-ins when needed, or to avoid travel time. Online sessions can support focused skill practice, communication coaching, and problem-solving around everyday relationship and parenting challenges.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Donya commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, relationship and family problems, parenting, eating concerns, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and career or life transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She combines listening with practical techniques from approaches like CBT and solution-focused work to address current problems.
How much experience does she have?
Donya has 16 years of experience working in independent practice, community mental health, residential programs, and domestic violence services.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia as listed in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the region indicated.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.