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Donna Robberecht

Donna Robberecht, LCSW

Therapist in California

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

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40 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Trauma and abuse
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Self esteem support

About Donna

Donna Robberecht is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four decades of experience helping people navigate major life stresses. She focuses on trauma, depression, anxiety, and self esteem concerns. Donna aims to make starting therapy less intimidating and encourages the first step toward support.

Donna creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what they are feeling and thinking. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try small changes to feel steadier day to day. Conversations are practical and grounded in real life.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and to build new coping skills. She also uses Psychodynamic Therapy to look at longer-term patterns and how past experiences shape current reactions. Together these approaches help with mood concerns, relationships, and responses to trauma.

Donna has worked across many settings during her career and has supported people through grief, caregiving stress, midlife transitions, and career challenges. She pays attention to family dynamics, attachment concerns, and feelings of isolation or shame as part of the bigger picture.

Sessions are offered in English and based in California. Donna encourages people to take the step that feels right for them and to use the Start Therapy process to match with a therapist and schedule a time to begin.

How CBT and Psychodynamic Work in Online Therapy

Donna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes. CBT focuses on concrete strategies for anxiety, depression, and improving daily coping skills. Psychodynamic Therapy is about understanding repeated patterns and early influences that shape feelings and relationships, which can help with deeper emotional issues and trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Donna will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most useful. She adapts plans based on goals, life demands, and what the person finds most helpful in sessions.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by removing travel time and allowing appointments around work or caregiving schedules. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins or when less bandwidth is available, while others allow fuller conversation and visual cues. Discussing how you want to meet is part of the first steps so sessions match your needs and schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Donna commonly address?

She works with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and stress. Additional areas include grief, parenting strain, career questions, and self esteem.

What is her approach to therapy like?

Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. Sessions combine practical skill-building with looking at longer-term patterns.

How much experience does she have?

Donna brings 40 years of professional experience as a clinician. That background includes supporting people through life changes and trauma.

What credentials and region should I know about?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her practice is based in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I see Donna if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time. Please confirm location details before scheduling.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing specifics depend on the matched therapist and plan.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you and sets a first appointment.

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