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- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness practice
About Donna
LCSW in Texas with 29 years of clinical experience, Donna Byxbe works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and related concerns. She also addresses grief, depression, addictions, parenting and ADHD. Donna uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic approaches.
Donna spent many years in community mental health programs before opening a private practice in 2005. She reduced in-person work during the pandemic and later shifted to telehealth. Her background includes work with adults, children, adolescents, older adults, couples and groups across a wide range of concerns.
Her approach starts with the concerns the person brings. She and the client develop a treatment plan based on the issues named and the goals the client wants. Techniques may include CBT for changing thinking and behavior patterns, mindfulness and meditation for easing distress, and EMDR for trauma processing when appropriate.
Donna also integrates psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat across relationships. In couples work she focuses on improving communication, compromise and negotiation so partners can heal both independently and together. She describes relationships as places where personal issues show up and can be worked through.
Practical matters are part of her work. Clients keep control over decisions and can decline any suggested intervention. Sessions follow goals the client sets and use methods chosen for those goals.
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How her approaches fit into online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and experience. In sessions the therapist listens, reflects what the client says, and helps the client decide next steps. This approach is useful for people who want to steer the goals and pace of work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Online sessions can include practical exercises, short homework tasks and step-by-step strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic attacks.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that uses guided attention and processing to reduce distress tied to traumatic memories. When appropriate, elements of EMDR can be integrated into remote work with clear planning and pacing.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match the client's needs, goals and preferences. That decision comes from the problems the client names and the goals they want to reach.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time so sessions fit around work or family obligations. Ask about specific scheduling options when completing the intake questionnaire before the first appointment.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar issues, ADHD and related topics.
What therapy approaches does she use?
The practice uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy depending on the treatment plan.
How much experience does this clinician have?
She has practiced for 29 years, including long work in community mental health and many years in private practice.
What is her credential and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified here.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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