Profile / United States
Donna Naffah, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness exercises
- Solution-focused goals
About Donna
Donna Naffah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. Donna works directly with people who want concrete ways to notice thoughts and change unhelpful patterns.
Her approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that maintain distress. She also draws on client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas guide conversations about attachment and emotional responses in close relationships.
Sessions are practical and action oriented. Donna helps people spot automatic thoughts, test them, and try new responses. She also uses short mindfulness exercises to calm the body and clear thinking when needed. Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, observable goals between sessions.
Donna has worked across a range of concerns tied to relationships and identity. Examples include body image, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and grief around divorce or separation. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, addiction, guilt, and shame.
Her style emphasizes straightforward collaboration. People can expect clear explanations of options and simple tools to practice at home. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site's intake steps and schedule a first session through the matching questionnaire.
How CBT and related approaches shape online sessions
Donna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT is often practical and goal focused, which fits well with remote work. She also brings client-centered listening that keeps the conversation grounded in the person's priorities. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas are used when relationship patterns and strong emotions need clearer attention.Finding the best approach is collaborative. Donna will talk with each person about what feels most useful and may combine elements from CBT, client-centered work, and EFT to match goals. The plan is reviewed as therapy progresses so adjustments can be made together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be arranged around work or caregiving, and shorter check-ins are sometimes possible when schedules are tight. Remote sessions also allow practicing CBT skills in real-world settings between meetings. Ask about session length and technology options when you complete the matching questionnaire to ensure the format fits your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting concerns, anger, and depression, plus related topics like body image, caregiver stress, addiction, and grief from separation.
How does Donna use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice automatic thoughts and habits, test those thoughts, and try different behaviors to reduce distress.
What is her professional background?
Donna has 17 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and relationship challenges.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What are the session formats available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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