- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and MI methods
- Parenting and career
About Donna
Donna Baynes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 10 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, parenting, relationship strain, and career questions. Donna also helps with trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, and issues that arise during major life changes.
Her sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify patterns, set practical steps, and build new coping skills. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can be changed next.
Donna has experience in educational settings and supporting parents of students with special needs. That background informs how she talks about transitions like leaving home, returning to study, or changing jobs. She pays attention to everyday pressures that affect mood and functioning.
In session she works collaboratively to set priorities and measurable goals. She often breaks problems into small steps so progress is clear. She also addresses communication problems, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, and difficulties tied to family of origin.
People meet Donna to work through feelings of emptiness, shame, or isolation, and to find practical ways forward after relationship breakdown or loss. She supports clients exploring life purpose, navigating divorce or separation, and coping with compassion fatigue. Her approach is direct and focused on usable strategies.
How her approaches fit into online work
Donna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical alternatives to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and builds commitment to small achievable steps.She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and track progress. That approach is useful when someone wants concrete changes quickly, such as improving communication or managing stress during a life transition. These methods aim to produce usable strategies rather than abstract discussion.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will help identify what fits the client's needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt methods as those needs evolve.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into study, work, or caregiving routines. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and offer options that avoid travel on busy days.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship problems, trauma and life changes among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a straightforward, goal-focused style that emphasizes practical steps and skill building rather than lengthy exploration alone.
How much experience does she have?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 10 years of professional experience.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Georgia and holds the GA LPC credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to clients within her permitted region.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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