- Focus on real steps
- Collaborative planning
- Evidence-informed methods
About Donna
Donna Kaufman is an LCSW based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She supports concerns around addictions, eating and parenting challenges, and the emotional fallout from family conflict. Her work also touches on body image, caregiver stress, loneliness, and mood difficulties.
She draws on 14 years of professional experience to create a calm, open space for conversation. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps clients can try between meetings. The goal is to help people build small, manageable habits that change daily life.
Donna uses several well-known approaches to match each person’s needs. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered listening to shape each plan. Narrative and solution-focused ideas are used when people want to reframe their stories or set short-term goals.
In sessions she pays attention to what matters most to the client and to real-world coping. Conversations are straightforward and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on what the person can do next. Donna aims to make the process feel collaborative rather than prescriptive.
If someone is ready to begin, she asks them to pick a Start Therapy button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability. This helps match goals and timing before the first session.
How Donna Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and to take action toward values that matter. It can help with anxiety, life changes, and feeling more purposeful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, mood problems, and behavior change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening without judgment and building a trusting relationship so clients can find their own solutions and feel understood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Donna works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. She adjusts techniques as progress unfolds and keeps sessions practical and goal-oriented.
Confirm the current session options before booking to learn how meetings are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from a place that suits their schedule. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to match remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Donna commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, family and parenting concerns, and eating issues.
What is her general approach in therapy?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Donna emphasizes clear next steps and uses conversational, solution-focused work alongside reflective listening.
How much clinical experience does Donna bring?
Donna has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.