Donna Marchant-Roof, LCSW

Donna Marchant-Roof is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with a career spanning three decades. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Mercy College in New York and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Norfolk State University. Licensed since 1995, she has worked with children, teens, and adults across a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes.

In recent years Donna has concentrated her practice on older adults, supporting lifestyle adjustments related to changing medical conditions, navigating life transitions, and managing grief and loss. Her background also includes coaching executives and professionals stepping into leadership roles within healthcare settings, blending clinical insight with practical leadership development.

Trained in evidence-based methods such as solution-focused techniques, person-centered care, and mindfulness, Donna takes a holistic approach that attends to the full person. She emphasizes celebrating progress, identifying what is working, and setting realistic goals to guide change. Her work begins from the client’s current place, then builds a collaborative path forward using proven tools to support goal achievement.

Donna frames therapy as a rewarding journey and welcomes the opportunity to work together toward meaningful, achievable outcomes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Donna Marchant-Roof uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, respectful space where the individual’s values and goals guide the work. This approach helps people clarify their priorities, build self-understanding, and make changes at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is offered to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy introduces practical attention and awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment coping for stress, grief, and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Donna collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative orientation helps ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, travel, or busy work routines, while allowing clients and licensed professionals to focus on meaningful, practical steps forward.