Denise Donaldson

LCSW-C, CCTP
Accepting Clients

Single mom of two boys, clinical social worker for over 25 years, experience with multiple modalities enable me to tailor my work to you.

Therapist in Timonium, MD

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I understand that your troubles are not your identity. But sometimes it is hard for us to see that in ourselves while we are in the middle of struggling to cope. I work mostly with ages 16 and up via telehealth. My clients come to me with help with depression, anxiety, trauma, toxic relationship recovery, personality disorders, sober support, life stage adjustment and parenting issues. I look forward to helping you remember your strengths, learn new skills and grow into your best life!

My Background and Approach

My background includes clinical experience gained from work in foster care, HIV/AIDS care, community mental health centers, alternative high schools, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, IOP and Inpatient hospitalization settings and private practice. With a varied background I can pull from a variety of techniques to creatively formulate a personalized healing plan that resonates with you. I am skilled in CBT, DBT, CTP, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness techniques and many others. This means YOU are my reason for being in the room...not a pre-planned and canned set of strategies. I cannot wait to get to know you and your unique story!

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe anyone who wants to change their life can at any time. I have been through my own struggles with pathological relationships, single parenthood, financial stress, loss and spiritual dark nights. It is through my work walking with others and watching the courageous transformations of my clients that I have always maintained hope and inspiration.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Psychodynamic Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Wilderness Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Personality Disorders
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • CareFirst
  • Evernorth
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Judaism
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 28 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $165 - 165/session

Reach out to Denise