Donna King , LPC

Donna King is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 18 years of clinical experience. She has specialized training in trauma, including military-related trauma, and has supported people facing a wide range of concerns from anxiety and depression to relationship and family challenges. Her practice also addresses issues such as abuse, low self-esteem, intimacy struggles, addictions, grief, parenting difficulties, anger, and the stresses that come with career and life transitions.

Although she identifies as Christian, Donna regularly works with clients of different beliefs and backgrounds, and she approaches each person with respect and acceptance. She describes her style as engaging and compassionate, prioritizing dignity in every therapeutic relationship. Donna blends well-established therapeutic methods to tailor treatment to each client, drawing on client-centered and cognitive-behavioral approaches as well as trauma-informed interventions that reflect her additional training.

Donna helps people navigate both acute crises and ongoing life challenges, offering practical coping strategies alongside deeper exploration of relationships and personal values. She is currently accepting new clients in Missouri and provides care through multiple remote formats to fit different needs and schedules. Donna aims to build collaborative partnerships that support lasting change and improved well-being.

Approaches That Inform Online Care

Donna King uses client-centered therapy to create a warm, respectful space where clients guide the pace and focus of sessions. This approach helps people explore personal values, improve self-esteem, and clarify goals while feeling understood by the therapist.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors.

For clients with trauma histories, including military-related trauma, Donna incorporates trauma-focused interventions such as EMDR to address distressing memories and their emotional impact in a structured way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Donna collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Donna includes video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without extensive travel, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions and integrate therapy into busy lives.