About Donnie

I help Gen Z and Millennial women heal body image, 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're never quite "good enough." Many of my clients overthink conversations, question their worth, or feel like their confidence depends on their appearance or others' 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 (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic work to help clients better understand their patterns, regulate anxiety, and feel more secure and confident beyond appearance alone.

I offer hybrid therapy sessions in Patchogue and virtual therapy throughout New York and Vermont. I currently accept Aetna, Northwell Direct, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, and private pay.

Therapy with me is meant to feel human; a space where you don’t have to perform, shrink yourself, or figure it all out alone.

As a Certified Advanced Holistic Counselor & Coach, I completed a 9-month immersive, experiential training program taught by Beth Miller, LCSW-R, CEC, CAHCC, creator of Advanced Holistic Counseling & Coaching and clinical director at POSITIVE ENERGY Holistic Counseling & Institute in Bayport, NY.

The Advanced Holistic Counseling & CoachingTM model combines the best tools from traditional counseling with the most effective holistic modalities.  This Certification has thoroughly trained me in:  IFS Parts Work, EFT Tapping, Somatic Healing, Life Coaching, Energy Healing, Brain and Body reprogramming and healing, Soul  and Spiritual Counseling, Meditation, The Law of Attraction, Manifesting and more. 

Throughout the Advanced Holistic Counseling & CoachingTM program,  I gained advanced coaching experience through a multi-dimensional training approach including Weekend Intensives, live trainings, peer counseling practicums, and online learning.  I successfully completed this trademarked course and earned my Certification in Advanced Holistic Coaching.  

What People Are Saying

  • “I highly recommend Donnie for any Gen Z or Millennial in NY wanting to address body image and self-esteem issues. She is authentic, witty, and an all around amazing person and therapist.”

    —Donna Vo Sotomayor, RMFTI

  • “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.”

    —Irene Koutsidis-Martelli, LCSW

  • “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.”

    —Margie Lew, ID-LPC

  • “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!”

    —Natasha Snapper, LSW

  • “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.”

    Amanda Aguilera MA, LPC, NCC