Stephanie Donley , LMSW

Stephanie Donley is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to helping people navigate life’s challenges. With a focus on concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, isolation, loneliness, grief and bereavement, she has supported individuals through cancer survivorship, end-of-life and hospice-related needs. Her work also addresses compassion fatigue, forgiveness, self-care, self-esteem, life purpose and coping with transitions and change.

Stephanie aims to make the therapeutic process genuine, positive and respectful, communicating in a warm, kind and engaging manner. She rejects stigmatizing labels and seeks to meet each person where they are. While she does not claim expertise in every community, she is educated and offers an affirming practice for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Her clinical style is solution-focused, client-centered and strength-based, drawing heavily from cognitive behavioral approaches and humanistic perspectives. Stephanie believes people have a remarkable capacity to learn from struggles, to grow and to discover new ways of thinking and coping. Therapy, in her view, can help uncover lessons, build practical skills and reveal personal strengths that lead to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

She encourages those taking steps toward change and acknowledges the courage in seeking support for a happier, more balanced life.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

Many people ask whether meeting with a therapist online can meaningfully help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable to traditional in-person sessions for many clients.

One of the main benefits is convenience and flexibility. People can connect with therapists in the mode that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to schedule care around work, family and other commitments.

Licensed professionals offer services remotely and, if needed, it is typically possible to switch therapists to find a better fit. For those weighing options, online therapy can provide an accessible way to begin or continue mental health support without sacrificing the therapeutic approaches and professional expertise that matter.