- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Addiction and recovery
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 in mental health work. She focuses on common young adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, career transitions, and the strain of early parenting and life changes. Donna also addresses addiction, depression, self-esteem, and identity-related issues that often appear in the 18–30 life stage.
Donna uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered approaches. Sessions often involve identifying small behavior changes, learning coping skills, and trying out new ways of reacting to stressful situations. She also offers life coaching for people who want focused help building skills rather than ongoing therapy.
Her background includes long experience in community mental health and work with addiction and mood concerns. Donna emphasizes cultural awareness and respect for different backgrounds while helping people set realistic goals. That experience helps when work, finances, or identity issues make day-to-day functioning hard.
In a typical appointment Donna talks through current problems, notices patterns, and helps people practice concrete strategies between sessions. She aims to make therapy straightforward and usable for young adults juggling school, first jobs, and changing relationships.
To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and focuses on practical skills to change patterns that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and building a collaborative relationship so clients can set their own goals.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Donna works with clients to figure out which methods match their needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and can change as issues evolve or new goals appear.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around school, shifts, or busy weekdays. It may also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or let clients avoid travel time so they can focus on work between appointments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and common young adult challenges like career and identity issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational. She uses methods that focus on identifying patterns, building skills, and practicing new behaviors between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Donna has 20 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked extensively with addiction, mood, and life-skill concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC and an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees vary with location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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