- 35 years experience
- Spiritual perspective
- Grief and trauma focus
About Donna
Dr. Donna Daniel is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in New Mexico. She helps people dealing with grief, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, depression, and the impact of major life changes. Her work also addresses caregiver strain, first responder issues, body image, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Donna brings 35 years of counseling experience to sessions and combines long practice with a contemporary, down-to-earth style. She says she brings her whole self to the room and pays attention to what she notices in the interaction to decide how best to help. That might look like calm listening, gentle reflection, or practical steps to change a troublesome pattern.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods, psychodynamic ideas, narrative and mindfulness practices, and Jungian perspectives. In practice that means she listens for the story a person tells about their life, attends to recurring patterns, and helps people notice choices they can make differently. Mindfulness is used to steady attention and reduce reactivity in moments of distress.
Donna also integrates grief work and trauma-aware care when needed, and she is open to short-term focused work or longer cycles of therapy. She describes herself as spiritual rather than strictly religious and will consider faith matters as part of a client's recovery when relevant.
People who want straightforward talk, practical change, and reflective work may find her style fits. To start, readers should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting connection. Online work with this approach centers on making space for a person's thoughts and feelings and helping them find their own solutions. Jungian-informed work attends to symbolic material, dreams, and personal meaning; online sessions can support exploring these images and life narratives over time. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm the body; those exercises can be practiced and coached during remote sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process can include short-term focused work or longer cycles depending on what feels most helpful.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and make it easier to continue work while managing travel or mobility challenges. Ask about the available session formats and scheduling when you start the matching process.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, caregiver stress, and coping after disasters among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines listening with practical steps and reflective exploration. Sessions can include mindfulness, storytelling work, and attention to recurring life patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has 35 years of counseling experience and has worked in a variety of settings across states and abroad.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPCC - licensed professional clinical counselor - practicing from New Mexico.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.