Donna Kaufman, LCSW

Donna Kaufman is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing life changes, addiction concerns, eating and parenting challenges, and caregiver stress. Donna speaks English and brings 14 years of experience to her work.

She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. Sessions are meant to feel collaborative - the person sets goals and Donna helps find ways to move toward them. She pays attention to how personal history, family patterns, and cultural background shape current problems.

Donna uses practical strategies from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people build skills and shift unhelpful thinking. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Narrative Therapy ideas when those fit a person's needs. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s situation and goals.

Her work often addresses caregiver issues and the stress that comes with supporting others. She also helps with body image, isolation, communication problems, money and mood concerns, and recovery from traumatic experiences. Donna frames progress as small, steady steps and supports clients through setbacks.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How specific approaches guide online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going; it often helps with anxiety, mood issues, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathic listening and reflection so the client can find their own solutions and build self-trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most helpful and try methods together. Choices are adjusted over time based on needs, goals, and what feels like a good fit for the person.

Confirm current session options before booking because specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, reduce travel, and allow people to meet from different places within the same state. Working online also makes it possible to practice skills in the environments where challenges happen. Licensed professionals will discuss what will work best for each person during the first scheduling steps.