- Practical goal setting
- Strengths based
- Short-term skills
About Donovan
In the therapy room he centers the client's perspective. He treats people as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused, with space to name what feels hard and what the person wants to change.
Donovan uses a mix of approaches to match each client's needs. He draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect, cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and adjust thinking patterns, and solution-focused techniques to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions may include skill practice, short-term goal planning, and taking small steps between sessions.
He has worked with stress, anxiety, anger, career concerns, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, bipolar mood challenges, and coping with life transitions. Additional topics he addresses include abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, communication problems, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.
Donovan aims to make beginning therapy manageable. He encourages people to start small, name one immediate goal, and use sessions to test what helps. He supports steady progress through concrete strategies and collaborative problem solving.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
How Donovan's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood; this helps when stress or grief make it hard to sort out feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches straightforward skills to change unhelpful patterns behind anxiety and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to small, practical goals and steps that can quickly ease daily pressures.Deciding on the best approach is a team effort. Donovan will work with each person to figure out which methods match their goals and preferences. Sessions begin by clarifying one or two immediate goals and then testing small steps to see what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoid travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in real-life settings and bring those experiences directly into sessions for discussion and adjustment.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Donovan address?
He works with stress and anxiety as well as depression, anger, ADHD, grief, career issues, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines a client-centered stance with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques. Sessions are collaborative and emphasize practical steps and skill practice.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with people across different ages and life stages, using a mix of approaches to address emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.