Donna Cummings , LPC, LCMHC

Donna Cummings is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, and parenting concerns. She brings twenty years of experience in mental health and offers a calm, direct style that helps people talk through hard problems and build practical skills. Donna also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, relationship strain, and issues related to identity and intimacy.

She uses clear, relatable methods rather than jargon. Sessions combine talking, skills practice, and goal-setting so people leave with tools they can use. Donna also offers life coaching for those who want skill-building conversations instead of therapy sessions.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different behaviors, and connect to what matters most. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also shape how she helps clients stay focused and motivated.

Donna has worked in communities where mental health care was scarce, and that experience guides her commitment to accessible care. She respects diverse backgrounds and pays attention to cultural context when planning goals and interventions. This practical focus aims to reduce stigma and make seeking help feel normal.

People who choose Donna can expect a nonjudgmental atmosphere and straightforward planning. She helps clients set realistic steps, track progress, and adjust plans as life changes. That steady, skills-focused work supports lasting improvements in everyday life.

How these approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward them while learning to sit with difficult thoughts. It is useful for anxiety, stress, life transitions, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change how someone feels and acts. It is often used for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and managing mood swings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Donna will listen to a person's goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust as needed. Together they set clear, measurable steps and review progress so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy makes these approaches easier to use in daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and exercises that mimic in-person sessions. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick skills practice, brief coaching, or staying accountable between sessions. These options add flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules.