Therapist profile
Donna Naffah, LPC
Virginia
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Virginia / 0701005116
- NPI1972889368
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Emotion-focused work
About Donna
Donna Naffah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 17 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. Donna offers straightforward support and practical strategies for everyday problems.
In sessions she focuses on clear conversation and active listening. Donna encourages clients to talk through what is happening and to notice patterns that keep problems going. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Donna also uses client-centered and emotionally focused ideas to explore feelings and improve communication. Those approaches help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships get stuck. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are part of how she helps people notice the present moment and set achievable goals.
Her work includes helping with related challenges such as abandonment fears, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, and communication problems. Donna also addresses issues around divorce and separation, addiction concerns, forgiveness, guilt, and shame.
Her style is direct and approachable. Sessions aim to identify small, practical steps that can reduce tension and improve daily functioning. To begin, clients follow the site's intake pathway to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. Online sessions using this approach allow space to talk through feelings and priorities while the therapist follows the client's lead. This is useful when someone needs clearer communication or help sorting strong emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in online sessions emphasizes noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small experiments. It often includes homework like tracking triggers, trying new responses, and practicing skills between meetings to reduce anger and anxiety.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and explore core emotions and patterns in close relationships. Online EFT-style work can guide a client to recognize emotional cycles and practice new ways of responding when feelings rise.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match goals and preferences, and she will adjust plans as needs change. The client’s experience and feedback guide which techniques are emphasized.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about the available session options when you reach out. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people avoid travel time so they can focus on practical skill building during moments that fit their routine.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting concerns, anger, and depression, plus related areas such as caregiver stress and communication problems.
What is her overall approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to address immediate concerns and patterns over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Virginia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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