Hi! I'm Donna. For the past ten years I've worked in inpatient mental health, and for eight of those I've helped people rebuild their lives after alcohol and substance use pulled them off course. I am an LCADC in New Jersey. I'm open-minded, solution-focused, and yes, I'll probably make you laugh along the way. If you're ready for a fresh start, I'd love to help.
In our work together, we'll start by understanding the patterns that keep you stuck, whether that's reaching for a drink to quiet an anxious mind or feeling pulled back into old habits under stress. I use motivational interviewing to help you find your own reasons for change, because lasting change has to come from you. We'll use practical, solution-focused tools so you leave each session with something concrete to try, and we'll look at the thoughts that keep the cycle going. I've spent ten years in inpatient mental health working with people early in recovery, so I understand how hard the first steps are, and I won't judge you for where you're starting from.
Our first session is just a conversation. I want to understand your story, what alcohol or substance use has cost you, and what you're hoping life looks like on the other side. There's no judgment here, only curiosity and support. Many clients tell me our sessions feel less like therapy and more like talking to someone who actually gets it. You'll leave knowing we have a plan, and that you're not doing this alone.
