- Practical coping skills
- Warm listening style
- Goal focused work
About Donna
Donna Marie Clark is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She also supports those facing anger, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. Her approach is warm and respectful, focused on practical conversation and steady encouragement for people ready to make changes.
With 32 years of professional experience, Donna adapts sessions to each person's needs. She uses straightforward strategies and listens for what matters most to the individual. Clients can expect a calm, patient presence that guides them toward clearer choices and small, doable steps.
Her work draws on several therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. These methods are used to help people notice unhelpful patterns, shift thoughts and behaviors, and strengthen emotional connection where needed.
Donna often addresses issues linked to trauma, codependency, ADHD, and substance concerns. She also supports people grappling with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and finding purpose in midlife or later years. Conversations focus on realistic goals and practical coping skills.
People who choose Donna can expect a collaborative relationship where plans are adjusted as progress is made. She frames therapy as problem-solving together, offering motivation and concrete skills rather than vague promises. Those interested in working with her are encouraged to consider whether her style feels like the right fit.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful when someone feels stuck by worry or avoidance and wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes to see what helps. This approach often suits anxiety, depression, and anger management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions; it can help with intimacy-related struggles and codependency.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt the plan over time based on progress and feedback.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone choose a setting that helps them focus, use fewer screens or just audio if that works better, and keep continuity of care during life transitions. Licensed professionals tailor the pace and tools to fit each person’s day-to-day life.
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Experience
32+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on practical conversation, goal setting, and small steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she bring?
Donna has 32 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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