Tasheena Donell

Calm, practical care for complex life challenges

LPC, LMHC West Virginia

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Tasheena

Tasheena Donell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, family and parenting concerns, anger, career transitions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues such as codependency, communication and control problems, dissociation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, impulsivity, infidelity, isolation, and related challenges. With five years of practice experience, Tasheena brings focused attention to both common and complex concerns.

Her style blends client-centered listening with practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Tasheena aims to build rapport quickly so clients can explore difficult emotions and patterns without judgment, and she pairs empathic support with goal-oriented techniques to help people develop clearer thinking and healthier responses.

Licensed in West Virginia and holding credentials as LPC and LMHC, she tailors sessions to each person’s priorities and readiness for change, drawing on her background working with clients in challenging settings to inform a compassionate, pragmatic approach.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, offering a supportive space where clients can explore feelings and values while guiding their own progress. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person's readiness to change by clarifying personal goals and resolving ambivalence, which can be especially helpful for addictions and commitment-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine techniques from different approaches to create a tailored plan. This partnership helps ensure that therapy aligns with the client's pace and priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments. These formats allow for ongoing, consistent support and let clients use the ways of communicating that feel most comfortable while working toward clearer thinking, improved coping, and meaningful progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tasheena address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem and depression, parenting and career concerns, anger, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, substance-related issues, and isolation.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, combining empathetic listening with practical, goal-oriented techniques. She frequently uses CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients identify patterns and develop coping skills.

What is her clinical and professional background?

She has five years of professional experience and has provided individual and group work in challenging settings. That background informs her practical orientation and ability to address both emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is she licensed and what credentials does she hold?

She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC and is licensed in West Virginia. Her credential details include SC LPC 9135 and WA LMHC LH61515227.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are fees and payments handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

West Virginia, South Carolina, Washington

Languages

English