Dr. Donna Daniel , LPCC

Dr. Donna Daniel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing from New Mexico with 35 years of clinical experience. She relocated from Arizona during the COVID shutdown and brings a long history of varied practice settings, international work, and a broad range of life experience to her therapeutic work. As an LPCC she offers clinical counseling grounded in substantial training and years of practice.

She describes her style as eclectic and responsive rather than tied to a single theoretical label. She brings her whole self to sessions, using observation, listening, energetic sensing related to chakras, and intuition to tailor each contact to the moment. Her approach draws on Gestalt therapy, Rational-Emotive methods, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and thanatology and grief work, which together support people coping with loss, disruption, and identity shifts.

Dr. Daniel identifies as spiritual more than religious and has lived with and studied a variety of traditions, including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, a period with the LDS church, some Wiccan practices, and Gnostic studies; she grew up Baptist. She has extensive life experience - living in multiple states, working at military bases abroad, completing pilgrimages to India, being married for 21 years, and choosing to be childfree - and has spent 14 years living off-grid in Arizona practicing sustainable living. She values natural settings and prefers a practical, down-to-earth therapeutic relationship.

She favors brief, focused therapy while remaining open to longer cycles of work when needed. She asks that people seeking therapy be motivated to change damaging patterns and relationships, and she aims to support steady, practical steps toward healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Donna Daniel

Dr. Donna Daniel integrates client-centered therapy, Jungian therapy, and mindfulness approaches into her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space where the therapist follows the client's lead to build self-awareness and confidence - it is often helpful for issues around self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Jungian therapy explores patterns, symbols, and personal narratives to illuminate unconscious material and meaning - it can be useful for people seeking deeper insight into identity, dreams, and life purpose. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress and anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Daniel collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy feels personally relevant and effective. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to each person's circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility considerations. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can connect with licensed professionals from their preferred location and choose formats that match their comfort level and schedule. These options support consistent engagement and make it easier to maintain therapeutic momentum.