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Donna Robberecht

Compassionate clinical social worker using practical therapies

LCSW California

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
Languages
English
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About Donna

Donna Robberecht is a licensed clinical social worker with four decades of professional experience helping people navigate trauma, depression, anxiety, and major life transitions. She blends practical, evidence-informed strategies with an appreciation for personal history to support clients in identifying unhelpful patterns and building healthier responses.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes clear collaboration so clients understand each step of the therapeutic process while exploring feelings and thoughts that contribute to stress and relationship strain. Donna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside psychodynamic perspectives to address areas such as grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and career concerns.

She also works with issues that often accompany long-term stress, including caregiver strain, attachment difficulties, codependency, and mood disorders. Based in California, she offers sessions in English and provides a variety of online formats to fit different schedules.

Donna encourages people to take the first step toward change and supports them through the practical and emotional work that follows.

Using CBT and Psychodynamic Work in Online Therapy

Donna offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a way to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Psychodynamic therapy complements that work by exploring how past experiences and relationship patterns shape current feelings and responses, which can be helpful for deeper issues such as attachment, grief, and long-standing emotional struggles.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try interventions, and adjust the plan over time so treatment matches the client's needs, preferences, and pace.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity across changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working on stress, relationships, trauma recovery, and mood management.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family challenges, parenting and self-esteem issues, career stress, and related mood concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with psychodynamic ideas, offering practical skills alongside exploration of personal history and relational patterns.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She brings 40 years of professional experience to her work with clients, drawing on an extensive career in social work and clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in California under CA LCSW 12052.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit their needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English