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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Donna
Donna Sarvela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience based in Utah. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Donna uses methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Donna helps people identify strengths and small steps they can use every day. Sessions are practical and direct. She encourages clients to talk through thoughts and feelings and to try concrete behavior changes between meetings.
Her work often addresses overlapping issues such as co-morbidity, codependency, domestic violence, and family of origin concerns. She also supports people struggling with guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and social anxiety.
Smoking and vaping cessation, drug and alcohol addiction, self-harm, and mood disorders are listed areas she has experience with. Donna brings a focus on motivation and coping skills when people face life transitions or persistent stress.
Her approach draws on both present-focused strategies and longer-term psychodynamic thinking. That combination aims to help people change unhelpful habits while understanding patterns that keep them stuck. Practical exercises and mindfulness practices are commonly used in sessions.
To start, prospective clients follow the site steps to match and schedule an initial session. Donna works in English and is licensed in Utah and California as an LCSW.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and what matters most to them. The therapist listens with attention and helps people clarify goals and make decisions that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behavior patterns. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills for anxiety, mood problems, and addiction-related behaviors.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Donna will discuss different approaches and collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize mindfulness exercises, motivational techniques, CBT skills, or psychodynamic reflection.
Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy week or make regular check-ins easier to manage. Remote work can allow shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around work or childcare, and fewer travel demands while still using the same therapeutic tools discussed above.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Utah, California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like codependency and family of origin problems.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy to guide sessions.
How much clinical experience is there?
Donna has 13 years of professional clinical experience working in behavioral health settings.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah and California and practices from Utah.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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