Donna Smith, LMHC
- LMHC credential
- 30 plus years experience
- Creative writing integration
About Donna Smith
Donna combines compassionate therapeutic care with a lifelong interest in creative writing, seeing narrative and imagination as complementary tools for understanding experience and opening possibilities for change. She frames her role as a guide who partners with clients to clarify goals, imagine a preferred future, and take practical steps toward it. Sessions reflect a genuine, open, trusting, and hope-filled connection, with the direction of the work shaped by the client’s choices.
Drawing on skills honed over decades of practice as well as life experience, Donna supports people through grief, relationship struggles, stress, and other life transitions. If prospective clients do not find a convenient appointment time, she invites them to send a message and she will do her best to accommodate their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Donna Smith have?
Donna Smith has 35 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Donna Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. Donna Smith holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are listed as NY LMHC 001003.
In which languages does Donna Smith provide therapy?
Donna Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Donna Smith located?
Donna Smith is located in New York.
How can I work with Donna Smith as my therapist?
Prospective clients can work with Donna Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donna Smith work with international clients?
Donna Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donna Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To get started, prospective clients should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Donna Smith integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. ACT focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - it is often useful for managing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a non-directive partnership that creates space for clients to explore their own insights and build self-trust. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can support coping with depression, anxiety, and everyday challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. As a licensed professional, Donna works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and strengths, and she tailors or combines methods to fit what will be most helpful for the individual.
Online therapy with Donna makes it easier to access care from home or wherever the client is located within the service area. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow flexibility in scheduling and communication style, enabling clients and therapists to work together in ways that fit busy lives and varied needs.