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Donna Smith, LMHC

  • Experience35 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Donna

Donna Smith is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 35 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She helps people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and challenges with self-esteem and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment and family-of-origin problems, codependency, communication and control issues, gender dysphoria, and other complex emotional concerns.

Donna draws on an integrative, person-centered approach that blends evidence-based methods with compassionate, collaborative support. She values a partnership model in which clients’ goals and choices guide the work, and she frames herself as a guide who brings decades of clinical skill alongside a warm, hopeful presence.

Writing and creativity inform her perspective, and she often weaves narrative and expressive elements into therapy when helpful. Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where practical strategies and reflective exploration are balanced.

Donna accepts English-speaking clients in New York and offers a range of online formats to fit different schedules and needs.

Approaches That Guide Online Work and What to Expect

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action toward them while accepting uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for living with anxiety, chronic stress, or life transitions by shifting attention toward meaningful goals rather than symptom elimination. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and skill-building, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and many everyday difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to understand their concerns, preferences, and goals, then tailors methods from these approaches to fit the individual. Over time the plan may be adjusted as progress and priorities evolve, with client input guiding the direction of care.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support, structured interventions, and reflective conversation while making it easier to maintain continuity of care across changing days and routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Donna address?
She works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and a variety of family and attachment problems.
How would you describe Donna’s therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, combining compassionate guidance with practical tools to support clients in reaching their goals.
What is Donna’s professional background?
Donna brings 35 years of experience in mental health settings and a long history of one-on-one clinical work focused on enhancing quality of life.
What credential and location information is on file?
She holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in New York under NY LMHC 001003, practicing from New York.
Does Donna offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with Donna?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Donna?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

What Donna can help with

Donna Smith works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, relationship issues, grief, and depression.

Donna works one on one with individuals who are looking to enhance the quality of their life.

How Donna approaches therapy

Donna's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Donna is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York.