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Donna Thomas, LCSW

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Donna

Donna Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 21 years of experience supporting adults through emotional and life transitions.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, motivation and self-esteem challenges while addressing concerns such as career difficulties, relationship and family dynamics, grief, trauma and mood disorders including depression and bipolar. Her profile also notes work around coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, and ADHD.

She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that encourages clients to share thoughts and feelings openly. Donna works to build an atmosphere of trust where clients can explore goals, practice new skills, and develop greater confidence and resilience.

Seeking change can feel daunting, and she frames therapy as a supportive partnership to empower each person’s choices and steps toward a more fulfilling life. Sessions are offered through multiple online formats and accept international clients, making it possible for people with varied schedules and locations to access care.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care



Donna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional insight. One approach emphasizes cognitive strategies that help people identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach centers on skill-building for coping and emotional regulation, helping clients manage stress, cravings, and intense feelings linked to trauma, mood disorders, or ADHD-related challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic method is part of the process, and Donna works collaboratively with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the plan over time so approaches evolve as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations. Practical options like shorter check-ins by messaging or full video sessions help clients choose what works best for their schedule and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Donna commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career challenges, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and ADHD among other focuses.
What is Donna's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, aimed at creating an open space where clients can explore feelings, set goals, and build skills to manage life changes and emotional difficulties.
How much professional experience does she have?
Donna brings 21 years of professional work experience to her practice, applying that background to support people through a variety of personal and mental health concerns.
Where is Donna licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri with the credential LCSW and the license number MO LCSW 005438.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Services are provided in English, and she also accepts international clients for online work.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to what fits their needs and schedule.
How are sessions priced and billed?
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?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English