Therapist profile
Donna Marie Clark, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - codependency and addictions
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- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Pennsylvania / PC002505
- NPI
- 1467901314
- Experience
- 32 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Boundaries and codependency
- CBT and ACT methods
About Donna
Donna Marie Clark is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 32 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She focuses on practical conversations that help people notice what gets in the way and try different ways of responding. Sessions are direct and person-centered. She listens to current struggles and helps shape clear steps for change rather than long lists of theory.
Donna uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and build values-based actions. She also draws on attachment-based ideas and emotionally-focused work to address how relationships affect feelings and behavior. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants help with addictions or making a change.
People often come to her feeling stuck in patterns of putting others first, trouble saying no, or living with someone else's moods or substance use. She helps people notice those patterns, set boundaries, and practice different choices in day-to-day life.
Sessions take account of practical realities and aim to fit work and family life. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Donna uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in straightforward ways. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps that align with those values while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings that come up. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice more useful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions. That work helps when people's patterns are linked to closeness, trust, or repeated hurt. Deciding which approach to use is a joint process; the therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they reduce travel time, can fit into a workday more easily, and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Online meetings also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and make it possible to practice skills between sessions within everyday contexts.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is direct and client-centered, focusing on practical conversation, noticing patterns, and testing different behaviors rather than lengthy theory.
How much experience does she have?
She has 32 years of professional experience as a counselor working with a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.