- Relationship support
- Trauma and grief
- Practical coping skills
About Donna
Donna Maso is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 31 years of experience. She helps people facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, and anger. Donna draws on a long career in many care settings to support people through hard moments and transitions.
Her background includes work in outpatient, inpatient, crisis, and transitional services. She has worked with children, older adults, hospice and long-term care populations, and people affected by abuse and trauma. Donna has also provided counseling in schools, correctional settings, shelters, and community programs.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps and clear goals. Donna uses client-centered listening so people feel heard. She pairs that with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to address patterns and set achievable changes.
Donna also uses mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy tools when helpful. These approaches can help with intense emotions, impulsivity, and improving stress management. She adapts methods to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Clients can expect direct, respectful conversation and an emphasis on strengths and coping skills. Donna emphasizes collaborative planning so goals are realistic and fit everyday life. She invites potential clients to begin the process when they feel ready.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person first. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they hear, and helps people notice their own strengths and choices. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to sort through feelings and decisions.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more useful ones. CBT is often used for relationship patterns, anger, and anxiety related to trauma or loss.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for intense emotions and impulsive behavior. Skills include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. These tools can be helpful for managing strong reactions and reducing conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust those choices as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about scheduling and how sessions will be arranged to match everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Donna Maso address?
She supports people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and anger, along with related issues such as codependency, communication problems, and life purpose.
What is her style in therapy?
She uses a client-centered style that emphasizes listening first, then works toward practical goals. Techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy are used to change unhelpful patterns and set steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has 31 years of professional counseling experience across outpatient, inpatient, crisis, hospice, school, and correctional settings.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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