- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Donna
Donna Naffah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 17 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. Donna also addresses issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication problems.
Donna uses straightforward, person-centered work to help people talk through what matters most to them. Sessions focus on listening carefully and responding to the person's experience rather than following a rigid script. She often blends approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps so people can try practical things between sessions.
Many young adults find her approach useful when life transitions feel overwhelming. She helps people facing first jobs, educational pressures, relationship shifts, and the stress of becoming more independent. Conversations are aimed at clarifying goals, spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, and building small coping steps that fit everyday life.
In sessions Donna pays attention to emotion and patterns in relationships. She supports people who want clearer communication or who are dealing with control issues, guilt, or forgiveness. The work can include short-term strategies to reduce distress and longer conversations about how to change repeating patterns.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her years working in Virginia. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
How Donna's approaches translate to online work
Donna commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting a person's experience so they feel understood and can talk more openly; it helps with relationship concerns and emotional clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thinking patterns and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change unhelpful routines.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Donna will work with the person to identify goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. That may mean brief solution-focused steps at times and deeper emotionally-focused discussions at others, with choices adjusted as the work progresses.
The therapist's biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online sessions also let people use video or audio depending on what feels practical for their day. Talk with the therapist about which arrangements suit your routines and communication style.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting questions, anger, and depression. Additional topics include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is her approach in sessions?
She practices client-centered work and mixes in cognitive behavioral, emotionally-focused, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. The focus is on practical steps and emotional understanding rather than strict theory.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has 17 years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns. That background informs how she supports problem-solving and relationship work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia. She practices with that credential and works from that location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients. Please confirm location-specific options before booking.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how appointments are held.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your situation.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
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