- Client-centered work
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Donna
Donna Welles is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 13 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and also supports people facing relationship issues, grief, trauma, and concerns related to LGBT identity. Donna works with adults navigating the pressures of early adulthood and beyond.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical skills in sessions. Donna believes people are the experts on their own stories and that strengths already present can help address current struggles. She aims to help clients build clearer goals and steady habits that reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day functioning.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques. That means sessions often include listening to a person's experience, practicing emotion regulation skills, and using focused attention exercises to reduce reactivity. These methods are commonly used for anxiety, mood problems, and patterns of impulsivity or self-criticism.
Donna has worked across settings for over a decade and brings practical experience supporting people with complex or overlapping concerns, such as mood disorders combined with relationship stress or trauma. She can help someone who feels lost after a big life change, is struggling with sleep or eating, or has frequent panic or intense mood swings.
Sessions emphasize clear steps and actionable strategies alongside reflective conversation. To start, readers should check the online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule an initial session.
How her approaches shape online work
Donna combines client-centered methods, DBT skills, and mindfulness so online sessions focus on practical skills and reflective conversation. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist starts by listening and following what matters most to the client. That helps set goals that fit an individual's life and priorities.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers specific tools for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behaviors. In online sessions these tools can be taught, practiced during meetings, and assigned as between-session exercises to build skill over time. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help with anxiety, sleep problems, and rumination.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods feel useful and which goals to focus on first. That includes adjusting techniques as needs and schedules change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also makes practicing skills between sessions easier because exercises can be assigned and reviewed remotely.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Donna commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Donna uses client-centered listening, DBT skills, and mindfulness in a practical way. Sessions combine conversation with concrete exercises to manage emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has 13 years of professional experience working in clinical settings supporting adults with mood, stress, and trauma-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Massachusetts.
Can someone who doesn’t live in the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided in English and focused on people located where her licensure applies.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. Please check the platform or contact the practice to verify how sessions are delivered.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing should be confirmed during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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