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- Stress and anxiety
- Family concerns
- Faith integrated care
About Donnise
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with six years of experience, Donnise Powell focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes. She works mainly with youth and young adults, using conversational, relational methods and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions are described as down-to-earth and oriented to practical support rather than formal clinical distancing.
Donnise frames therapy as a collaborative process. She asks questions, listens, and helps people notice strengths they can use to manage difficult feelings. She brings clinical knowledge and selectively uses evidence-based tools alongside plain conversation to address day-to-day challenges.
Her work often centers on improving communication, navigating forgiveness, and reducing guilt or shame. She also helps people reflect on life purpose and strengthen self-love through focused conversations and practical exercises. When clients want, spiritual or Christian values can be included as part of the discussion.
Donnise favors a relational tone in sessions. She may share personal observations when it helps a client feel understood and to normalize struggles. Humor and lighter moments are used intentionally to ease tension and make difficult topics easier to approach.
Sessions aim to help people set clear, achievable steps for coping and change. The focus is on small, concrete actions and ongoing reflection. People who prefer straightforward dialogue and relatable guidance often find this approach helpful.
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How evidence-based approaches fit into online work
Two core methods inform her work: conversational, relational therapy and evidence-based techniques. Relational therapy focuses on building a working connection through straightforward dialogue, which helps people talk through feelings, communication issues, and family-related stress. Evidence-based techniques are practical tools and exercises drawn from research that address anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes.These approaches are used together. The therapist listens, suggests specific strategies, and checks in with the client about what helps. Choosing an approach is collaborative - she will work with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, preferences, and daily routines.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also gives flexibility to choose times that work around school or work obligations, while still allowing for focused therapeutic conversations.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, family issues, grief, parenting, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a relational, conversational approach and incorporates evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions are described as down-to-earth and may include practical exercises and reflective dialogue.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience informs her work with youth and young adults navigating life transitions and emotional challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription plan and locale.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process initiates the match and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.