Donna Kaufman, LCSW

Donna Kaufman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 14 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult transitions. She focuses on relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, motivation, and building self-esteem and confidence, and brings a steady, compassionate presence to each session.

Donna emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies while maintaining an accepting, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. Her approach balances respect for the client’s lived experience with structured support designed to help individuals navigate life changes and find clearer direction.

Recognizing that seeking help requires courage, Donna frames therapy as a partnership in which clients set goals and she provides guidance, tools, and encouragement. She aims to create an environment where concerns can be voiced openly, progress can be measured, and clients can move toward a more fulfilling, resilient life.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Donna Kaufman draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and develop practical steps to live in line with those values. ACT is useful for handling anxiety, stress, and difficult emotions by focusing on acceptance and committed action.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts and behaviors. CBT is well suited for anxiety, low mood, and problems with motivation or self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Donna works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from the places where they live, work, and travel, while tailoring session style and frequency to what fits their daily life.