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Donna Baynes

Compassionate, practical counseling for life challenges

LPC Georgia

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Donna

Donna Baynes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and career or life-purpose questions.

Background and approach

She also addresses ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, coaching needs, and a range of family-related issues such as blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and communication problems. With a decade of professional experience, Donna brings an informed and compassionate perspective to complex situations like divorce, infidelity, domestic violence, and family-of-origin struggles.

Her style is warm, open, and nonjudgmental, emphasizing respect and sensitivity while working collaboratively to set goals. Donna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor practical strategies and short-term tools for coping, problem solving, and shifting unhelpful patterns.

She commonly helps clients develop concrete skills for managing mood, improving communication, and navigating transitions. Clients can expect a person-centered approach that combines empathy with actionable techniques.

Donna aims to create a supportive working relationship and to co-create plans that fit each individual’s circumstances and objectives.

Evidence-Informed Methods and Online Accessibility



Donna commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also uses Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people explore motivation and strengthen commitment to change, which can be helpful for career shifts, coaching goals, or building new habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Donna works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and circumstances, then adapts techniques from CBT and motivational interviewing to fit the client’s needs. Together they review what is working and adjust the plan over time so therapy stays focused and practical.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow therapists and clients to continue progress without geographic constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Donna works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship difficulties as well as trauma and grief. She also focuses on career questions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and many family-related problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
The approach blends practical, skills-based methods with a warm, nonjudgmental stance. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set goals and build coping strategies.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of clinical experience working across a variety of settings and presenting concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credentials?
Donna is an LPC licensed in Georgia, license number GA LPC LPC002818.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English