Donna Cummings - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

20 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome

About Donna Cummings

Hello! My name is Donna Cummings and a I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate. I received my Master’s Degree in 2015, after having worked in the mental health field for 9 years. I have experience working with addiction issues, depression, anxiety, building life skills, and promoting self esteem, self compassion, and other self worth behaviors. I utilized Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. I believe in providing support, compassion, and therapies, as well as understanding diversity and cultural awareness in assisting my clients in reaching your life goals. I also provide life coaching to clients who do not feel they need therapy, just someone to talk to and work on life skills and other topics.

I began my career in mental health after realizing the lack of mental health services available in my community. I feel that there is a need and that everyone deserves to be able to access these services that can enhance their daily living activities and self care. I also feel that there needs to be a move towards normalizing counseling and removing the stigma historically associated with counseling . I will provide a confidential and nonjudgmental setting to assist you in moving towards your goals.

I look forward to working with you.

Licenses

LPC

7009

LCMHC

20732

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Donna is wonderful and her cultural awareness in combination with her trauma-informed framework aligned well with my needs.”

“Donna has been very helpful to me while I’ve been going through a hard time. She listens and offers practical applicable ideas to improve my situation. I look forward to our sessions and feel that it is helping to pull me out of a dark place.”

“So far it’s been a great experience”

“She was supportive and she listened to all that I said.”

“Very professional and easy to talk to. Mrs. Cummings has offered me a lot of material to go over in my spare time.”

“My spouse and I are new to online/phone counseling. Donna has been great at helping us navigate through the process. She is caring and truly listens to understand what our needs are as we deal with complex family dynamics.”

“I have been hesitant for a very long time to ask for help. But since I have been speaking and interacting with Ms. Cummings, I have felt more at ease than I have in a long time. She makes it safe to speak and not feel inferior. It also makes me want to continue getting assistance.”

“As previously stated, I like Donna very much, she gives me things to think about and asks great questions and listens to my responses thoughtfully.”

“She’s wonderful! She’s a great listener, so encouraging, and gives me REAL , PRACTICAL, tools for my growth. I would highly recommend her to anyone.”

“shes great. really helps me to see my worth”

“Donna is a compassionate therapist who takes the time to get to the root of the problem and to walk you through it. Highly recommended.”

“She’s very generous and honest with you about what she feels you need to get the best help. She is also a good listener and offer insight to you. Her expertise is excellent she makes you feel comfortable at opening up about your feelings. I would recommend her to others most definitely!”

“Very knowledgeable and helpful. Actually listens and tries to offer solutions instead of just listening to you and sending you off. You get actual help with tips, homework, and advice. Would highly recommend going to her.”

“I greatly appreciate Donna and her feedback. She’s been great at listening and caring for me and my husband!”

“Donna has been a big help, I felt better after my first session, very good listener & tries to understand the situation. She also helped with various options for after session help”

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