- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Donna
Donna Kaufman is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 14 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and parenting challenges. She speaks plain language and focuses on practical steps that feel manageable for busy parents.
Donna creates a calm space where people can say what they really think and feel without judgment. She uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. Client-centered methods keep conversations focused on what matters to the person in the room.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth. Donna works with clients to set small, realistic goals and practice new skills between meetings. She gives straightforward tools for coping with stress, handling conflict, and managing big changes.
Her background includes many years of clinical work in New York settings, helping people through life transitions and traumatic experiences. That experience informs a steady, patient approach to care rather than quick fixes. Parents often turn to Donna for help balancing caregiving demands with self-care and relationship challenges.
She pays attention to family dynamics and practical strategies parents can use at home. The focus is on usable techniques and clearer communication rather than labels or jargon.
What Donna works with
Everything Donna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Donna helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Donna lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches shape online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for parents juggling many demands, anxiety, or feelings of stuckness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. CBT is often helpful for stress, anxiety, mood issues, and changing habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, what feels most helpful, and how they prefer to work. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, or a client-centered conversation is the best starting point, and they adjust the plan if something isn’t working.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you see facial cues and practice conversations in real time. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or hands-free time is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Donna
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is calm, practical, and collaborative. Sessions focus on straightforward coping skills and clear next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Donna Kaufman has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in New York.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.
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