Donna Marchington

Donna Marchington is a licensed clinical professional counselor with twenty-four years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. Donna aims to make the first step toward change feel doable and supported. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most to them. Sessions are conversational and practical, with attention to clear steps clients can use between meetings. The work often starts by identifying patterns that keep problems like anxiety or emptiness repeating. Donna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. That approach is often used to reduce anxious thinking, shift unhelpful behaviors, and build small, manageable goals. She pairs that with focused listening and direct problem solving when relationships or communication problems come up. Her background includes long-term clinical work in Montana, supporting people through grief, trauma, and major life changes. She has worked with concerns such as abandonment, codependency, family problems, and issues related to first responder life. Practical skills and steady support are central to her approach. Clients can expect straightforward guidance, thoughtful questions, and homework aimed at everyday life. Donna emphasizes collaborative planning so goals feel realistic. If loneliness or isolation is part of what someone is facing, she helps them identify steps toward connection and meaning.

How Donna Uses CBT Online and What to Expect

Donna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors that keep them stuck. CBT sessions focus on clear links between thinking, feeling, and acting, and often include practical exercises and small goals to try between meetings. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will track what helps and adjust the plan as therapy progresses. Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule a short check-in during a lunch break or maintain continuity when life gets busy. Because available session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current online and in-person options before booking to ensure they fit your routine.