Dona Abbinante, LCSW

Dona Abbinante is a California-licensed therapist with 31 years of professional experience who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and depression. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and brings a long history of supporting individuals and families through difficult life transitions.

Dona approaches care from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses resources that can aid in healing and growth. She works collaboratively with clients to identify those strengths and to address the practical and emotional obstacles that stand in the way of a more satisfying life.

Dona recognizes that reaching out for help requires courage and she offers steady support throughout the therapeutic process. Her work emphasizes compassionate listening, thoughtful guidance, and a focus on real-world coping as clients move toward greater resilience and well-being.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Dona uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building to reduce stress and manage anxiety. These approaches teach tools for coping with overwhelming thoughts and physical symptoms, helping clients regain daily functioning and confidence.

She also applies trauma-informed methods that support processing painful experiences and grief while honoring each person’s pace. These strategies aim to gently address traumatic memories and loss so clients can move toward healing and improved emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dona works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and together they determine which techniques feel most helpful and workable for the person’s needs.

Online therapy with Dona is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and access a licensed professional when it fits into daily life.