Stephanie Donley

Stephanie Donley is an LMSW who helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, and life changes. She supports those struggling with depression, compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and questions about self-esteem and purpose. Stephanie aims to make therapy approachable and down to earth for people seeking practical support.

Her style is warm, kind, and engaging. She focuses on solution-oriented work that centers each person’s strengths. Stephanie avoids stigmatizing labels and takes an affirming stance toward LGBT identities while continuing to learn from lived experience and ongoing development.

She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and humanistic, client-centered methods. Sessions often involve talking through patterns of thought and trying new ways of coping. Mindfulness practices and acceptance-based strategies are introduced when they fit a person’s goals and comfort level.

Stephanie has about 10 years of clinical experience in a range of settings, including work with people facing cancer and end-of-life concerns. That background informs how she supports people through grief, serious illness, caregiving stress, and other major life transitions.

In sessions she coaches toward small, doable changes. She helps people notice strengths, set realistic steps, and practice new habits for better rest, mood, and daily functioning. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

How therapy approaches translate to online work