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- ACT and CBT
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness therapy
About Donna
LCSW Donna Smith has 38 years of clinical experience in Louisiana and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also works with postpartum depression and issues related to prejudice and discrimination. She practices Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy.
Donna spent much of her career working in medical and psychiatric settings. She has long worked with people coping with trauma from childhood and adulthood. That includes exposure to physical or emotional pain, abuse, neglect, family conflict, and other stressful or tragic events.
In practical terms she helps people talk through ongoing stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. She also supports those facing occupational stress and stress tied to medical problems. Sessions emphasize present concerns and skills that can be used between meetings.
Her approach draws on ACT to clarify values and accept difficult feelings, on CBT to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, and on client-centered methods to keep the client's perspective central. The Gottman Method informs her work around relationship issues, and mindfulness practices are used to build attention and calm.
People looking for someone with long experience in medical and psychiatric contexts often choose her. To begin, the site asks users to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take small actions even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, persistent stress, and problems that involve painful emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It is commonly used for anxiety and depression and for developing practical coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and then recommend which methods to try. That decision happens together and can change as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, or allow for a quicker check-in during a break. It can also let people choose whether to use video, audio, or another supported option once format details are confirmed.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Postpartum depression and prejudice or discrimination are additional focus areas.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions blend these approaches based on the issue at hand.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Donna Smith has 38 years of experience working mainly in medical and psychiatric settings. That background informs her work with trauma, medical-related stress, and complex cases.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Louisiana. The profile lists state and credential as LA LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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