- Guilt and shame topics
- CBT and DBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Donna
Donna Camerota is a Connecticut LCSW with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also addresses issues tied to addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue.
Donna often helps people who are managing big life changes, caregiver stress, chronic illness, or midlife transitions. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns and supports those facing blended family or communication challenges. Guilt and shame are listed among the themes she helps people talk through.
Her work uses practical, talk-based methods. She draws from client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters to the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to identify thought patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are brought in for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Sessions may also use motivational interviewing when someone is weighing change, and solution-focused steps to set short-term goals. The overall approach is direct and collaborative - the therapist and client plan what to try next and check how it worked. Donna pays attention to strengths as well as struggles when designing next steps.
Her practice is intended for adults living in Connecticut who prefer talk therapy that mixes practical skills with personal reflection. People seeking help for mood disorders, relationship problems, or the lasting effects of trauma can expect clear, structured conversations about what to do next.
How Donna’s approaches translate to online work
Donna uses client-centered therapy to listen to what each person says matters most. That approach focuses on the client's concerns and priorities, helping sessions follow the issues the person brings up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot and test thoughts that keep someone stuck, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and guilt-related thinking.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides concrete skills for handling intense emotions and preventing reactions that make shame worse. These tools are practical and often include short exercises or coping strategies to use between sessions. Together these approaches give a mix of reflective conversation and skill-building practice.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Donna will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the client's needs, adjusting as they go. That collaborative process helps identify whether CBT, DBT, or a client-centered focus is most helpful.
The biography did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available formats before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone use options that require less bandwidth or do not use video when that better suits their routine.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with adults on issues including guilt and shame alongside grief, trauma, relationship strain, and self-esteem problems.
How would she approach someone overwhelmed by shame?
She uses client-centered conversation to understand the person's experience, then integrates CBT and DBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She holds an LCSW and has 24 years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, caregiving stress, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Connecticut LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not currently accept international clients.
What session formats are available for meeting with her?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to book a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.