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Donna Marie Clark, LPC

  • Experience32 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Donna

Donna Marie Clark is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with over three decades of clinical experience. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses challenges like compassion fatigue, coping with life changes, and coaching toward clearer life purpose. Clark draws on a range of evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-focused work, emotionally-focused interventions, and client-centered principles.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect the client’s unique needs. Her style emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients take practical steps toward more satisfying daily functioning and relationships.

With a pragmatic yet empathetic stance, she supports clients through difficult transitions, motivation struggles, and patterns that interfere with wellbeing. Prospective clients in Pennsylvania can expect a tailored process that balances emotional understanding with concrete skills and goals.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in clarifying values and taking committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes by emphasizing practical steps aligned with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for problems like stress, mood concerns, and impulsivity. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people explore emotional responses and strengthen relational bonds by increasing awareness of core feelings and creating new interaction patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to evaluate their needs, goals, and preferences and may draw from ACT, CBT, or EFT as appropriate to build a tailored plan. This partnership allows methods to be adapted over time based on progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with this practitioner is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and reach support from home or work. These options provide flexibility in timing and communication style, enabling clients to continue therapeutic work consistently while balancing everyday responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Donna Marie Clark commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and empathetic, combining practical skills training with compassionate listening to tailor treatment plans to each client’s needs.
What level of experience does she bring?
She brings 32 years of professional experience in counseling and related work, offering long-term clinical perspective and practical know-how.
Where is she licensed and based?
Donna Marie Clark is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania with license number PA LPC PC002505.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for meeting with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Donna can help with

Donna Marie Clark works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

Donna works with clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, anger management, and motivation.

How Donna approaches therapy

Donna's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Donna is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Pennsylvania.