- Years in practice
- 31
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Donna
Donna Maso is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 31 years of counseling experience. She helps people facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and anger. Her approach is straightforward and focused on finding workable steps that fit a client's life.
Donna draws on a mix of talk therapy and practical tools. She uses methods that help people identify unhelpful thoughts, manage strong emotions, and build better communication.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented so progress can be measured over time. Her background includes work in outpatient and inpatient settings, crisis services, and hospice care. She has supported people across many life stages and situations, including those navigating blended families, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns.
That variety has shaped a flexible style that adapts to different needs. In sessions she focuses on strengths and small, achievable changes. She can help with difficult family patterns, codependency, divorce and separation, and issues like isolation or guilt.
Parents who feel stuck or overwhelmed will find practical guidance for everyday parenting challenges. Donna practices in Florida as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker. People meet her for clear conversation, concrete strategies, and steady support while working toward better relationships and calmer days.
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.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Donna lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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 translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following a person's concerns. In online sessions this means the therapist helps clients set the agenda, reflect their concerns, and build on what already works. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT often uses brief exercises, thought records, and practical homework to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It can be useful for managing anger, strong emotions, and relationship conflicts.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and daily routines, and then suggest methods to try. That plan is reviewed together so adjustments can be made based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging supports brief updates, skill practice, or moments when typing is preferred. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and different life circumstances.
Questions people ask about Donna
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting struggles, and anger. She also works with related problems like codependency, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The style is collaborative and practical. Donna uses client-centered conversation along with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to build skills and solve immediate problems.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Donna has 31 years of professional counseling experience across outpatient, inpatient, crisis, hospice, and educational settings.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker. Her practice location is Florida.
In which languages are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for remote work?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to connect depending on a client's needs and schedule.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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