Donna Khan, LMSW
Licensed LMSW helping with stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and family work
- Flexible online sessions
About Donna Khan
Donna Khan is a licensed social worker with more than three decades of clinical experience, bringing practical skills and a steady presence to individuals, couples, and families seeking help with lifes challenges. She earned both a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University in 1994 and holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker credential. Based in Detroit, Michigan, she has worked across inpatient medical settings and outpatient clinic environments, which informs a broad, flexible approach to care.
Donna blends client-centered and strength-focused methods with evidence-informed techniques such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused work, and motivational enhancement. She helps people build practical strategies for managing depression, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family conflict, and challenges related to trauma, addiction, self-esteem, parenting, and life or career transitions. Her practice also attends to areas like caregiving stress, codependency, intimacy and communication problems, and coping with major changes.
Known for treating clients with respect and compassion, Donna emphasizes collaboration and skill development so clients can progress at their own pace. She focuses on creating a supportive therapeutic relationship that fosters lasting, workable solutions and practical coping skills for everyday life.
Donna blends client-centered and strength-focused methods with evidence-informed techniques such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused work, and motivational enhancement. She helps people build practical strategies for managing depression, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family conflict, and challenges related to trauma, addiction, self-esteem, parenting, and life or career transitions. Her practice also attends to areas like caregiving stress, codependency, intimacy and communication problems, and coping with major changes.
Known for treating clients with respect and compassion, Donna emphasizes collaboration and skill development so clients can progress at their own pace. She focuses on creating a supportive therapeutic relationship that fosters lasting, workable solutions and practical coping skills for everyday life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Donna Khan have?
Donna Khan has 31 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
Is Donna Khan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMSW credential. License details are MI LMSW 6801091887.
In which languages does Donna Khan provide therapy?
Donna Khan provides therapy in English.
Where is Donna Khan located?
Donna Khan is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Donna Khan as my therapist?
You can work with Donna Khan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donna Khan work with international clients?
Yes, Donna Khan works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donna Khan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Work
Donna draws on client-centered therapy to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and their needs shape the goals of treatment. This approach helps people feel understood and supported as they explore personal values, relationships, and life priorities.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT offers concrete strategies for shifting thinking and behavior to improve day-to-day functioning.
Attachment-based therapy is another part of her toolkit, focusing on how early and current relationship patterns affect emotional responses and intimacy. This work can be useful for clients addressing relationship conflict, abandonment concerns, or repetitive interpersonal difficulties.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Donna works with each client to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. Online therapy offers practical benefits by increasing flexibility - clients can meet by video call, by phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage energy levels, and maintain continuity of care across distance.