Donna Camerota, LCSW

Donna Camerota is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 24 years of experience supporting people through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. Her work focuses on helping individuals manage stress, improve relationship dynamics, process grief, and pursue personal growth with practical strategies and compassionate support.

She has particular experience supporting women through transitions, addressing body image concerns, and offering care for mood disorders, chronic health conditions, and midlife adjustments. Her approach is client-centered and tailored to each person’s circumstances, emphasizing the development of self-compassion, clearer communication skills, and concrete tools to work through guilt, shame, and traumatic experiences.

Donna also assists those facing caregiver stress, relationship difficulties, and other major life changes, aiming to create a therapeutic environment that is both understanding and action-oriented. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that balances empathy with skill-building, helping clients move toward greater resilience and personal empowerment. For additional information, see her Psychology Today profile.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Donna Camerota uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where each person’s goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people feel heard while exploring changes they want to make and is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers clear strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related symptoms by focusing on practical skills and measurable progress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Donna works with clients to determine which combination of methods best aligns with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Donna is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.