Donna Byxbe
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Texas therapists accepting new clients
Crystal FeatherstoneLPC · 5 years experienceAddictions · Self esteem · Stress, AnxietyWork with Crystal
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About Donna
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Texas. I have been practicing since 1995, most of this time in Community Mental Health Programs. I have worked with many issues of concern to my clients, ranging from serious mental illness to life choices. I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, elderly individuals, couples and groups.
In 2005, I opened my private practice and kept it open full time until 2020. During the pandemic, my clientele reduced due to my choosing to begin telehealth sessions instead of face-to-face sessions. I am residing in a smaller city and most of the population is not comfortable with tele-health so I decided to continue at a reduced capacity as long as possible. In early 2021, I accepted the vaccine in an effort to revive my practice but became ill due to complications. I stopped practicing for approximately 3 months, until I could be sure that I was feeling well enough to provide my clients with the services they deserved. In December 2021, I tested positive with the virus and became very ill. I am now practicing through Better Help rather than begin my solo private practice again.
I am competent in the use of Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Client-Centered, and Transpersonal therapies. I specifically focus on hypnotherapy, meditation, and inner child support in the Transpersonal therapies. Each of these therapies are used based on the treatment plan which is derived from the problems or concerns that the client defines as their choice for treatment and the goal they wish to reach.
In working with couples, the goal is to enhance healing independently and interdependently. I believe that we are attracted to someone who fits like a lock and key with ourselves. This engages our personal issues so that our significant other becomes the rock upon which we break ourselves and then heal through positive communication techniques, compromise and negotiation.
I believe that each person is unique and the path for growth of each person can only be determined by themselves, or jointly, for couples. My role in the support of my clients is to lend them my knowledge, feedback and guidance as they grow through the process of the journey. Each client has the right to self-determination and respect and can refuse any treatment suggestion without fear of consequences.
I am honored to assist you in your choice of becoming the best version of yourself, and, if appropriate, as a union of two creating a separate identity while maintaining each individually.
What Donna helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
How Donna works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She is truly an outstanding therapist. She is patient, understanding, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. I always feel heard and never judged, and she has a way of helping me see things from a different perspective while giving me practical tools to actually move forward. Her wealth of knowledge and genuine dedication to her clients really stand out. I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and support and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who truly cares.”
- “Donna has a lot of expertise in more severe mental disorders and provides excellent support. She is very genuine and easy to connect with and she provides resources to help you improve.”
- “Donna is such a good support for me. I have never had people care about my feelings in the past. She goes above and beyond to help me feel safe. I have so much sadness and destruction that I need to process. I am grateful to have her help me go through the painful times, so I can stop avoiding and being numb. She is a blessing.”
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- “Words cannot express how much I appreciate Ms. Donna and her work.”
- “Donna has been so incredibly helpful in so many aspects of my life. She’s able to understand deeper than words can express. I wish there were more therapists like her because she is truly a gem. Thank you, Donna!”
- “Donna is present, compassionate and warm!”
- “Donna is very understanding and easy to talk to.”
- “Donna Byxbe is the first therapist I have had that is actually helping me to understand what happened to me and has given me tools to help alleviate the symptoms. The assessments have helped me question my past traumas in a way that gives me hope for the future.”
- “Donna is very supportive and professional. I thank God for bringing her into my life. I really struggle with showing emotions and she is helping me to feel for the first time in my life.”
- “Donna is extremely patient understanding and knowledgeable. I would recommend her to anybody.”
- “We love working with Donna. I am absolutely confident in her abilities, her understanding, her professionalism.”
- “Wonderful, understand, patient and open minded.”
- “Wonderful, kind, and warm. She makes discussions feel safe, understood, and valuable. I couldn’t recommend her enough!”
- “First time in therapy and I look forward to working with Donna each week. She is very professional and makes you feel at home while utilizing her expertise to help with what works for you.”
- “We both feel very comfortable working with Donna Byxbe. She has hepled us to be better for each other and ourselves”
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