- Nonjudgmental listener
- Practical steps
- Strengths focused
About Donna
Donna Martinez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 10 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are facing big life changes, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, and struggles with self-esteem. Donna emphasizes a nonjudgmental approach and believes clients know their stories best.
She starts by listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. She helps clients notice their existing strengths and uses those strengths to work through current challenges. Conversations are straightforward and focused on practical steps that fit each person's life.
Donna often helps people who are coping with guilt, shame, isolation, or uncertainty about life purpose. She also addresses communication problems and issues around forgiveness. Sessions aim to build confidence and practical skills for day-to-day situations.
Her style is collaborative. She invites clients to set goals and to try small changes between sessions. Progress is measured in concrete ways, like improved routines, clearer boundaries, and calmer responses to stress.
Donna recognizes how hard the first step can be and aims to make the start of therapy simple and respectful. She guides people through scheduling and the matching process so they can focus on the work ahead.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Donna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One common approach she uses involves focusing on strengths and coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This method teaches concrete strategies people can try between sessions to handle daily pressures and emotional triggers.Another frequent focus is processing trauma and abuse through gradual, paced conversations that help people make sense of what happened and find ways to feel safer in daily life. This work emphasizes small, steady steps rather than quick fixes, and it supports rebuilding confidence and routine.
Choosing the right approach happens together. Donna will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. She checks in often and adjusts the plan when something isn’t working, so the process is collaborative and practical.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone attend from a quieter space without needing to be on camera. These practical benefits can help therapy become a steady part of everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Donna commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and coping with big life changes. She also works on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is nonjudgmental and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, identifying strengths, and taking practical steps that fit each person's day-to-day life.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has 10 years of professional experience working with people facing major life transitions and emotional challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and provides services from that location.
Which language are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the platform scheduling tools. The therapist profile asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.