- anxiety management
- trauma processing
- communication skills
About Donnetta
Donnetta Washington is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Georgia with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. Sessions are offered in English and she does not take international clients.
Her work pays attention to common life transitions and relational problems. She helps people talk through communication problems, attachment-related worries, and the strain that comes with caregiving or blended family issues. She also addresses concerns tied to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging, and body image.
Donnetta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to help clients notice patterns that keep causing pain. She guides people in developing clearer communication, setting boundaries, and managing strong emotions. The aim is to find day-to-day changes that reduce stress and improve relationships.
She pays particular attention to how past trauma affects current behavior and relationships. That includes helping people process traumatic experiences and work on mood or anxiety symptoms that follow. She also supports those coping with overlapping concerns, such as co-morbidity or codependency.
People who choose her work with a clinician who focuses on concrete skills and clearer thinking about relationship roles. The style is direct and practical, with attention to real-life changes that fit a client’s routine. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Donnetta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. One common approach she relies on helps people learn practical skills for managing anxiety and mood symptoms, such as breathing, activity pacing, and testing unhelpful thoughts. This work is useful for stress, social anxiety, and depression.She also focuses on methods that address trauma and relational patterns by helping clients identify how past experiences shape current reactions. That approach involves talking through memories, noticing triggers, and practicing different responses in everyday situations. It can help with attachment issues, codependency, and relationship communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That decision is collaborative and revisited as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use these formats to help clients balance therapy with family or work responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, Indiana, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues, plus related areas such as blended family issues and attachment problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach uses evidence-based techniques and practical conversation to identify patterns and teach skills for clearer communication and emotion management.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a LICSW credential and practices in Georgia.
In what languages are sessions provided?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.