Donna Kaufman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Donna
I am licensed in New York with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
What Donna helps with
- Addictions
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Donna works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Donna is really kind and helpful, a good listener who conveys her calm and expertise.”
- “Great response and feedback.”
- “Donna is a compassionate and thoughtful therapist who creates a comfortable space to talk openly about difficult and deeply personal experiences. I appreciate that she listens carefully, asks meaningful questions, and encourages me to look at situations from different perspectives. Therapy is such a personal process, and I value having someone who is supportive while also willing to challenge my thinking when appropriate. I have found our sessions helpful and meaningful, and I appreciate the care and attention she brings to our work together.”
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- “Donna is great. I talk with her about relationship struggles and career change challenges. She listens and provides great guidance. She is easy to talk with. I always feel welcomed and heard. I would recommend to anyone.”
- “Very kind and understanding :) It's clear she is very educated and knowledgeable”
- “Donna is fantastic, real, helpful & highly educated”
- “Very knowledgeable, caring, and attentive. Makes great recommendations towards issues one may have. Very understanding as well.”
- “I’m grateful for her compassion, patience, and the way she really listens. Our work together has helped me feel more grounded and understood.”
- “Going good so far 3 sessions in.”
- “Great personality! Seems interested in really helping and digs into issues in a well insightful manner”
- “Donna is extremely warm and personable. She really takes the time to listen to me. After my session with Donna, she regularly checks in with me and I really appreciate that.”
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