Donna Iverson, LCSW

Donna Iverson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 36 years of professional experience. She works with people confronting stress and anxiety, family conflicts, grief and loss, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and clients seeking coaching for personal growth. Her practice also includes support for adoption and foster care concerns, coping after natural or human-caused disasters, first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, veteran and armed forces needs, and personality disorder challenges.

Donna approaches each person as the expert of their own story and emphasizes the strengths they already possess to meet and overcome life challenges. She values the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and positions herself as a supportive partner in that process. Her work draws on collaborative methods that help clients sort through changes, clarify goals, and build practical strategies for moving forward.

Having worked online with clients for a number of years, Donna has a positive view of remote care as a way to broaden access to support. For some people the benefit is simply having a consistent person to talk with and sort through transitions, while for others the focus is on guided self-improvement and skill building.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Donna draws from client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the person as the expert of their own life and focuses on creating understanding and empathy to help individuals explore choices and build on strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to practice skills that reduce symptoms related to anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and awareness practices to help people manage difficult emotions and respond more calmly to stressors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Donna works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy fits the person, not the other way around.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow for face-to-face interaction from home, phone sessions offer a simple audio option, and live chat or text-based messaging provide on-the-go ways to communicate between sessions. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to access licensed professionals when navigating life transitions, stress, grief, or family concerns.