Donna Avant

Donna Avant is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who brings 32 years of experience to her practice. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, grief, and the changes life brings. Donna pays attention to everyday struggles so people can feel steadier and more capable.

She works in a straightforward, person-centered way. Sessions often begin by listening closely to what matters most to the client. From there she helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practical steps to feel better day to day.

Donna uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge negative thoughts and develop healthier coping skills. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create space for people to be heard and understood. Her work includes support for relationship concerns, workplace stress, caregiving strain, and issues many women face.

Clients can expect help with decision making, managing overwhelming feelings, and setting realistic goals. Donna also offers support for grief, end-of-life concerns, and finding a renewed sense of purpose after loss. She integrates clients' values and beliefs when that is important to them.

Her approach is direct and respectful. Donna encourages small, practical changes that add up over time. To begin, visitors are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, listening space where a person can speak about what matters most. This approach helps people feel understood and supports exploration of values, goals, and personal meaning.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thinking that make problems worse and introduces practical steps to change those patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a client’s goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Adjustments are made as work progresses so the plan fits the person rather than the person fitting a method.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow a quicker check-in during a break at work, or let someone meet with a therapist when they are traveling or living abroad. The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Overall, the focus is on practical help that can be used in daily life.