Donna Bolinger, LCSW, LCSW-C

Donna Bolinger is a licensed clinical social worker who offers compassionate, practical support for people facing life changes and emotional strain. She works to create a respectful space where individuals are heard and treated with warmth. Donna focuses on goals people bring to therapy and partners with them to identify steps forward.

With six years listed as a clinician and additional past experience in social work settings, Donna draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches to tailor sessions to each person. She uses Client-Centered methods to follow the person’s lead and Narrative Therapy to help untangle difficult life stories.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are part of her toolbox when people want concrete strategies for mood, anxiety, or habit change. Mindfulness techniques are offered for calming the body and increasing awareness during stressful moments. These methods are adapted to the client’s needs rather than applied rigidly.

Donna has worked with issues that include grief, depression, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and stress from caregiving or chronic illness. She also supports people dealing with addiction, ADHD, sleep and eating issues, anger, low self-esteem, and career strain.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation, practical ideas to try between sessions, and a collaborative approach to setting goals. To begin, readers should use the site’s continue button on this profile and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

How Donna’s approaches translate to online work

Donna often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the person’s priorities. This approach helps people feel understood and guides the pace of work based on their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used for clearer patterns in thinking and behavior, offering concrete skills for anxiety, mood, sleep, or habit changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce stress and improve day-to-day coping.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to focus on practical skills, narrative exploration, or a blend of methods and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. Licensed professionals will work with clients to find a rhythm and structure that fits everyday life.