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Donna Garman

LCSW

Donna Garman, LCSW

Therapist in Connecticut

Donna is a LCSW therapist in Connecticut.

  • 40+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Grief
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About Donna

Donna Garman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 40 years of experience helping people navigate difficult emotional transitions. She focuses on issues such as isolation, grief, career challenges, stress and anxiety, and the search for renewed purpose. Her work often supports older adults facing major life changes as well as individuals coping with caregiving demands, chronic illness, divorce, and feelings of abandonment or low self-esteem.

Her approach is compassionate and individualized, aimed at helping clients identify inner strengths and build practical coping strategies. Donna blends empathetic listening with goal-oriented support so clients can process loss, manage stress, and restore a sense of direction. She places particular emphasis on helping people develop skills to handle day-to-day challenges while also attending to the deeper emotional work that leads to healing and growth.

Donna prefers to conduct sessions primarily through video, supplemented by text messaging as part of ongoing contact. Across four decades of practice she has remained committed to offering respectful, steady guidance as clients work toward improved emotional resilience and clearer life priorities.

Evidence-Based Support Delivered Remotely

Donna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine skills-focused work and compassionate processing. Skills-focused interventions teach practical coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and daily challenges, helping clients develop routines and tools that reduce overwhelm and improve functioning. Supportive, insight-oriented work helps clients process grief, life transitions, and relational wounds by exploring emotions, clarifying values, and rebuilding a sense of purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Donna collaborates with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so care remains responsive and client-centered.

Online therapy with Donna is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to schedule appointments, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and stay connected between sessions, while allowing clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Donna Garman have?

Donna Garman has 40 years of clinical experience working with individuals on issues such as grief, life transitions, stress, and emotional recovery.

Is Donna Garman a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her Connecticut license is CT LCSW 58.003374.

In which languages does Donna Garman provide therapy?

Donna provides therapy in English.

Where is Donna Garman located?

Donna is located in Connecticut.

How can I work with Donna Garman as my therapist?

You can work with Donna through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Donna Garman work with international clients?

No. Donna does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Donna Garman 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.

Areas of expertise

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Connecticut

Languages

English

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