Donna Beichel
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Donna
I am licensed in Illinois with 33 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, & relationship issues. I also have experience working with motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
How Donna works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
What clients say
- “Donna has walked alongside me through some of the most challenging chapters of my life—divorce, caregiving, losing my mother, cancer, and more. She shows up with unwavering reliability, compassion, and patience. With her, I feel safe to express what’s heavy, explore what’s confusing, and tap back into my own strengths. Her insights and gentle guidance have made a meaningful difference in my healing and growth.”
- “Excellent therapist and human being. I’ve been working with her for two years now.”
- “Donna is so easy to talk to and listens and explores my feelings to help me process what is going on and helps me ground myself instead of me overthinking everything.”
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- “Very patient, kind & compassionate!!🙏💕”
- “She is kind and she really care for her patients”
- “I am new to therapy, and Donna has made the experience so welcoming and positive. She is kind, listens and responds with great feedback and suggestions, and I always feel a sense of relief and lightness after talking with her. Would highly recommend Donna to anyone looking to get into therapy, or if you’re new to Betterhelp and trying to find the right person for you!”
- “Donna is kind and patient and has a wealth of knowledge! I enjoy our sessions because they are casual but useful and fun!”
- “Donna is easy to talk to”
- “Thank you.”
- “Just getting to know Donna. She listens well, makes me feel comfortable and heard. Has given me some great worksheets applicable to my needs.”
- “Very understanding”
- “I couldn't be more pleased with my therapist. I feel that she connects with me in several ways and understands the many years I've dealt with depression. I think I was correctly matched with Donna.”
- “Great therapist”
- “Donna has good ideas and really listens to our issuses.”
- “Donna is a great listener and has helped me tremendously with my struggles with anxiety. I always look forward to my sessions with her and always leave feeling better after chatting with her.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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