Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Naming and challenging the thought patterns that keep comparison running.
About Donnie
Therapy that is meant to feel human.
I help Gen Z and Millennial women heal comparison, overthinking, and appearance-based self-worth, so they can feel confident, grounded, and fully themselves beyond beauty standards.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in helping women who struggle with comparison, self-criticism, dating insecurity, people pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, and feeling like they are never quite good enough. Many of my clients overthink conversations, question their worth, or feel like their confidence depends on their appearance or someone else's approval. Together, we work toward building lasting self-worth beyond outside validation.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapy. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and somatic work to help clients understand their patterns, regulate anxiety, and feel more secure beyond appearance alone.
I offer hybrid sessions in Patchogue and virtual therapy throughout New York and Vermont. I am in network with Aetna, Northwell Direct, UnitedHealthcare and Optum for select New York plans. Vermont clients and anyone out of network are private pay, and a sliding scale is available.
Therapy with me is meant to feel human: a space where you do not have to perform, shrink yourself, or figure it out alone.
How I work
Four ways in, depending on what is actually in the way.
Internal Family Systems
Parts work, so the critical voice becomes something you understand rather than obey.
Somatic work
Regulation first. When your nervous system is in survival mode, reasoning alone is rarely enough.
EFT tapping & visualization
Practical tools from the holistic training, used where they help.
Credentials
Licensed, verified, and clear about it.
Designation
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Licenses
- New York 096215
- Vermont 089.0136817TELE (telehealth)
Education
- Long Island University, Master of Social Work, 2019
Certification
- Certified Advanced Holistic Counselor and Coach
Specialties
- Body image
- Self-esteem and self-worth
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Relationship issues
- Perfectionism and people pleasing
- Life transitions
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's issues
Insurance, select New York plans
- Aetna
- Northwell Direct
- UnitedHealthcare
- Optum
- Private pay
Coverage varies by plan. Insurance applies to select New York plans; private pay is available for everyone. In-person sessions in Patchogue, plus virtual therapy throughout New York and Vermont. Sliding scale available.
Certified Advanced Holistic Counselor & Coach
Traditional counseling, combined with holistic modalities.
As a Certified Advanced Holistic Counselor and Coach, I completed a 9-month immersive, experiential training program taught by Beth Miller, LCSW-R, CEC, CAHCC, creator of Advanced Holistic Counseling and Coaching and clinical director at Positive Energy Holistic Counseling and Institute in Bayport, NY.
What the training included
The model combines tools from traditional counseling with holistic modalities. The certification trained me in IFS parts work, EFT tapping, somatic healing, life coaching, energy healing, brain and body reprogramming, soul and spiritual counseling, meditation, and more.
I gained advanced coaching experience through weekend intensives, live trainings, peer counseling practicums, and online learning, and earned my certification in Advanced Holistic Coaching.
Book a free consult
Fifteen minutes, free, and nothing to prepare.
What colleagues say
Referred by the people who know the work.
I have worked alongside Donnie from our early days in training, and now as practice owners. I can confidently say that she is the example of someone who puts in the work for their clients, and for themselves, which is equally important when navigating sensitive topics. She's a go-to referral and everyone I've referred speaks highly of her and their own progress. Confused or fearful young adults transform into confident versions of themselves with Donnie.
Donnie is one of the most genuine and empathetic people you will ever meet. She brings authenticity, acceptance, openness and warmth to her work in a way that creates space for clients to feel safe, seen and secure to heal.
Donnie is an incredibly genuine and authentic therapist, who truly gets what it's like to be a young person in this modern age. She supports her clients by providing a safe and supportive space for them to feel truly seen and heard, exactly as they are!
Donnie shows up in a sincere and authentic way. She creates a safe space for those who are struggling with body image and experiencing a lack of confidence. Donnie uses her knowledge and tools to help you gain the confidence you deserve to have.
If any of that sounded like the person you want to talk to.
The consult is free and it is a conversation, not an assessment. You can ask me anything, including whether I am the right fit.
Book a free consult
Prefer to call or text? 631-371-4888
Insurance accepted for select New York plans: Aetna, Northwell Direct, UnitedHealthcare and Optum. Private pay and sliding scale available everywhere, including Vermont.