Donna Jeane Pappas

Compassionate counselor guiding intentional life change

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 32 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Donna

Donna Jeane Pappas welcomes people who are ready to explore meaningful change and regain a sense of direction in their lives.

Background and approach

She often works with clients navigating grief, major life transitions, career or relationship shifts, parenting and caregiving challenges, or those who feel weighed down by stress and uncertainty. Her practice suits individuals motivated toward growth who appreciate a respectful, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment.

With 32 years of professional experience, Donna combines clinical counseling foundations with a coaching-oriented style that emphasizes practicality and forward movement. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to help clients clarify goals, build on strengths, and take actionable steps.

Much of her work has focused on supporting people facing serious health issues, caregiving and hospice concerns, chronic illness and pain, and other major life challenges. Donna holds an LCMHC license in North Carolina (NC LCMHC 833) and brings a focus on meaning, purpose, and resilience to each collaboration.

Her sessions aim to cultivate tools for intentional living and improved day-to-day functioning while honoring each person’s unique story and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Donna often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another core method she employs, focusing on values-based action and increased psychological flexibility to support coping with difficult emotions and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is decided collaboratively. The therapist works with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting techniques as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules, geographic constraints, and differing communication styles. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes and allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that work best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Donna address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family matters, ADHD, career challenges, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is collaborative and coaching-oriented, blending practical goal setting with evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build skills and clarity.

How much experience does she have?

Donna brings 32 years of professional experience supporting clients through life transitions, serious health issues, caregiving challenges, and bereavement as well as developmental and career changes.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina with the credential NC LCMHC 833 and maintains a practice focused on individual growth and resilience.

Can nonlocal clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people outside her immediate region when appropriate.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes ADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English