- Practical coping tools
- Trauma-informed care
- Collaborative approach
About Donna
Donna King is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges related to parenting and intimacy. She brings 18 years of experience to sessions and aims to treat each person with dignity and respect. Her approach is warm and engaging and she meets people where they are without judging their background or beliefs.
In sessions she listens first to understand what matters most to the client. She draws from client-centered methods to create a space where people can talk through painful memories and current struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot patterns of thought and behavior and to build practical skills for coping day to day.
Donna also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationship patterns and attachment needs are central. For trauma work, she includes elements of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when appropriate to reduce the hold of upsetting memories. She combines these approaches to match each person’s goals rather than following a rigid script.
Clients can expect straightforward language, concrete tools, and collaborative planning. Donna pays attention to family dynamics, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and problems tied to life changes such as divorce or loss. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, and challenges that affect self-esteem.
Sessions are conducted in English and Donna practices in Missouri as an MO LPC. She does not take international clients.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist reflects what the person says and helps them find their own solutions, which can be useful when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to talk through stress and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple tools to test unhelpful thoughts and to build new habits, which helps with anxiety, depression, and problem-solving in daily life.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on how people connect and respond in close relationships. It helps identify patterns that cause hurt and then practices new ways of relating to improve emotional bonds.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may change as progress is made or new issues come up.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since they are not specified in the profile. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. Discuss practical needs and timing with the therapist to find arrangements that work for everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, addictions, and parenting or intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and engaging with plain language and practical steps. She listens first, then works collaboratively to set goals and try approaches that fit each person.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including military-related trauma and long-term issues such as low self-esteem and relationship conflict.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
Donna holds an MO LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.