Donna Daigle-Thomas

Calm-focused therapy for practical change

LPC Texas

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Donna

Donna Daigle-Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who uses cognitive behavioral therapy as a core part of her work to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

She combines CBT with mindfulness and acceptance-based techniques to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addictions, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. With seven years of clinical experience, she draws on evidence-informed tools including EMDR and client-centered methods when appropriate to support emotional processing and practical coping skills.

Her approach emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can explore difficult emotions and life transitions, including grief, relationship challenges, bipolar mood management, and issues related to self-worth and life purpose. Donna aims to help clients build clearer communication, address guilt and shame, and develop strategies for ADHD-related challenges and behavioral change.

She encourages those taking the first step toward therapy and works collaboratively to set goals and build skills that fit each individual’s circumstances.

Approaches that inform online care and practical support

Donna frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and everyday stress; CBT focuses on practical strategies and skill building to produce measurable changes. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which supports people in clarifying values and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action. Client-centered therapy informs her overall stance, providing a respectful, empathic environment where the client's experience guides the pace and goals of therapy.

Deciding which approach fits best is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and the concerns most important to them, adjusting methods as needed so that the plan aligns with the client's needs and comfort level.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow people to engage in skill practice, reflection, and therapeutic conversation from a range of settings, making it easier to schedule consistent appointments and continue work between live meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Donna focuses on a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship difficulties, grief, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

What is the therapist's therapeutic style?

Her work blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered care and acceptance-based practices, often incorporating mindfulness and EMDR when helpful to process emotions and build coping skills.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with clients across a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this provider?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with license TX LPC 75619.

Can this therapist work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeSelf-harmSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English