Donna Baynes, LPC

Donna Baynes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and grief. Donna also supports those coping with trauma, anger, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. She keeps sessions warm and non-judgmental. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer options rather than long lectures. Donna blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people set goals and try new strategies. Donna draws on about 10 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns. That background includes time in educational settings and supporting parents of students with special needs. She aims to meet people where they are and tailor plans to their life and goals. In practice she prioritizes clear, short-term goals when they help, and slower exploration when it’s needed. She will work with clients to build coping skills, improve communication, and manage mood or stress. Sessions are practical and collaborative, with steps to try between meetings. People often come for help after a big change, a loss, or when ongoing stress becomes hard to manage. Donna focuses on what people want to change and on realistic ways to get there. If someone is ready to begin, she guides them through the first steps toward clearer direction and steadier day-to-day functioning.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Donna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep them stuck, then test small changes to see what helps. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build motivation in a gentle, conversational way. This method often helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Donna will talk with each person about their goals, try strategies, and adjust based on what is working. She aims to collaborate so therapy fits personal needs and preferences rather than imposing a single method.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Speak with Donna about scheduling and session length so arrangements match everyday life and the goals you want to address.