Donna Young, LCMHC

Donna Young is a licensed counselor with a long history of supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. She earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Virginia and a graduate degree in counseling psychology from Bowie State University, and she brings years of practice-based experience to each client interaction. Donna has worked across local and federal agencies, schools, and health care systems, developing a broad perspective on clinical care and community-based supports.

Her work integrates practical, evidence-informed methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy within a holistic framework. This blended approach helps clients address mood disorders, trauma and abuse, caregiving stress, workplace concerns, parenting challenges, and issues of self-esteem and social anxiety. Donna also supports people coping with isolation, midlife shifts, life purpose questions, and the emotional impacts of disaster or discrimination.

Donna values collaborative problem solving and aims to help clients clarify goals, develop coping skills, and build lasting insight. As a licensed mental health counselor (LCMHC), she focuses on guiding individuals toward healthier, more balanced, and productive lives while tailoring interventions to each person’s strengths and circumstances.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Donna Young draws on targeted, evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and self-management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Donna works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore what techniques resonate, monitor progress, and adjust the plan as goals evolve.

Online sessions offer practical advantages for many clients. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversation and visual connection, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible, accessible options for those with busy schedules or mobility limits. These varied formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapy into everyday life with convenience and consistency.