- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and EFT techniques
- Trauma and grief
About Donna
Donna San Salvador is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and young adult issues.
She works in a straightforward, goal-focused way. Sessions often start by identifying what the person wants to change. Donna uses conversation, reflection, and practical exercises to test what helps and what does not. She discusses options and next steps clearly so people know what to expect.
Her approach draws on several clinical styles, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused methods, existential ideas, and Jungian-informed perspectives. That mix lets her shift between talking through patterns, testing new behaviors, and looking at deeper meanings or relational dynamics.
Donna has supported people through transitions such as leaving home, starting new jobs, relationship changes, and identity questions. She also addresses complex issues like addiction, domestic violence recovery, attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family stress, body image, and caregiving strain.
Her background includes a master’s degree in mental health counseling and a Florida LMHC license. People who choose her often want clear conversation about goals, a practical plan to try, and regular review of progress.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting. It helps people clarify what matters to them and set personal goals, which can be practiced and reviewed in sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses exercises to test small changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) concentrates on how people relate to one another and to their own feelings, useful for relationship conflict and attachment concerns.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what’s helping, what isn’t, and adjust the plan together. That means starting with a clear goal, trying an approach for a few sessions, and changing course if needed.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, shorten travel time, and allow more flexible check-ins around school or work. It also lets therapists assign practical exercises between sessions and review progress in regular meetings. Licensed professionals commonly use these methods to keep therapy focused and actionable while adapting to a client’s schedule.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and related topics listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her style in sessions?
Her work is practical and conversational, focusing on goals and steps to try. She combines listening with exercises and reflections to test what helps.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of challenges.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds a Master’s degree in mental health counseling and is a Florida LMHC based in Florida.
Can she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to know how sessions are conducted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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