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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Self-esteem work
About Donna
LCSW Donna Johnson has 40 years of clinical experience in New York and works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, and depression. She sees people who are dealing with caregiver stress, isolation, impulsivity, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and questions about life purpose.
Donna focuses on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and uses straightforward conversation to help clients identify problems and make changes. She often discusses how everyday behaviors and brain chemistry - such as dopamine and serotonin - affect mood and motivation. Humor is also part of her work, used to shift perspective and ease tension when appropriate.
Sessions center on problem-solving, building emotional skills, and repairing the effects of past stress or trauma. She encourages practices that support self-love, forgiveness, and clearer decision-making. Clients who feel stuck or isolated are offered steps to increase connection and daily resilience.
Donna describes her style as collaborative. She works with each person to set realistic goals and track progress over time. Practical tools and short exercises are a frequent part of sessions to help clients apply what they learn between meetings.
Her long experience has included many kinds of depressive and anxiety presentations and work with addiction-related issues. People who want to talk through caregiver strain, life purpose, or reintegrating after trauma may find her approach direct and down-to-earth.
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How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Donna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior and mood. One approach she discusses involves examining everyday behaviors and their effects on brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin to help shift motivation and routine. Another part of her approach uses practical skill-building to manage anxiety and depressive symptoms, giving short exercises and coping strategies to try between sessions.Choosing the right method is part of the process. She works collaboratively with clients to identify which techniques fit their needs and goals and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions emphasize skills practice, cognitive work, or behavioral changes.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful because they can fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and let brief check-ins be scheduled more easily. Online work can also make it simpler to continue weekly practice and to bring real-life situations into discussion without changing daily routines.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, forgiveness, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is practical and collaborative, using evidence-based techniques and conversation. She also integrates discussion of behavior and brain chemistry and may use humor to shift perspective.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings. That background includes long-term work with depression, anxiety, and addiction-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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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