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Donna Bolinger

Compassionate, practical therapy with evidence-based tools

LCSW, MD, LCSW-C Pennsylvania

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Grief, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Donna

Donna Bolinger is a licensed clinical social worker who centers practical, evidence-informed strategies in therapy while keeping compassion and respect at the forefront.

Background and approach

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people manage anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and a wide range of life transitions. Donna also brings experience addressing relationship and intimacy issues, addictive behaviors, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, career stress, and eating or sleep-related problems.

Working from Pennsylvania as an LCSW and LCSW-C, Donna emphasizes a collaborative style that values each client's strengths and lived experience. She combines narrative and motivational techniques when helpful to explore meaning, increase motivation for change, and develop concrete skills for coping.

Her practice also includes attention to caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, bereavement, blended family dynamics, and other complex stressors that affect daily functioning. With six years of clinical experience in this credentialed role, Donna adopts a flexible, person-focused approach.

She partners with clients to set clear goals, tailor interventions to individual needs, and support progress through open dialogue and practical tools for managing emotions and life challenges.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Donna often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping skills; this approach is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and many change-related challenges. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration to create a therapeutic relationship that supports personal growth and goal-setting. Mindfulness Therapy is used as well to cultivate present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills that can complement behavioral strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be decided together. The therapist works collaboratively to assess each person's needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts interventions accordingly so that sessions remain focused and relevant to what matters most to the client.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional, maintain momentum between meetings, and select the communication style that best fits a client's day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Donna address?
She works with depression, anxiety, grief, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and related life changes listed in her specialty areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and mindfulness techniques, using narrative and motivational tools to tailor therapy to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has six years of experience practicing as a licensed clinical social worker in her current credentialed role.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials with identifiers PA LCSW CW020584 and MD LCSW-C 12446 and practices from Pennsylvania.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are conducted in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Maryland, Pennsylvania

Languages

English