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Donna San Salvador

Donna San Salvador, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Experienced LMHC focused on trauma and relationships

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse
  • Relationship work
  • Practical coping

About Donna

Donna San Salvador is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She supports clients working through addiction, grief, and parenting strain. Donna aims for straightforward, practical conversations that lead to change. Donna keeps sessions focused on the problems people bring in. She uses client-centered methods to follow the client's pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps clarify and shift patterns in close relationships. With 13 years of experience she has worked with a wide range of adult concerns. Donna pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, and blended family challenges. She also addresses caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and recovery from domestic violence or substance use struggles. Her approach is collaborative and direct. She talks through practical steps, experiments with changes, and checks what is working. Sessions can include coaching elements when people need concrete tools for day-to-day life. Donna trained in mental health counseling and holds a Florida LMHC license. She offers services in English and asks people to pick the Start Therapy button to begin the intake process. The initial match involves a short questionnaire and scheduling based on availability.

How Donna's approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and shaping sessions around the client's goals. It helps when someone needs a therapist who follows their pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors to find practical steps someone can try between sessions; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps identify patterns in close relationships and supports people who want clearer communication and stronger emotional bonds. Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Donna will work with each person to decide which methods fit best for their needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and can be revisited as progress is made. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. Many licensed professionals find online sessions support steady progress while fitting into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Donna address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and body image.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She follows client-centered principles and uses concrete tools to test small changes between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

Donna has 13 years of clinical experience helping adults with mood, anxiety, trauma-related problems, and relationship conflict.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not work with international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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