Donna is a fantastic therapist who has a genuine investment in the care of her patients and brings simple, sustainable solutions that create tangible benefits. She can challenge without judgment, support without patronizing. She listens carefully to what is said and what is silenced. A call with Donna feels like safety.
Donna Borders, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Donna is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Donna. View 21 reviews
- Great news, Donna is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in West Virginia
Recent reviews
Donna definitely knows her craft. She creates a safe space for you to dump all of your funky laundry on the floor and then she helps you sift through them. She has an understanding demeanor that’s incredibly comforting. I would absolutely recommend her.
More about Donna
- 30 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I am licensed in West Virginia with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Donna Borders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881334167.
- LPC · West Virginia · 966 · Expires June 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Donna Borders
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Donna is a fantastic therapist who has a genuine investment in the care of her patients and brings simple, sustainable solutions that create tangible benefits. She can challenge without judgment, support without patronizing. She listens carefully to what is said and what is silenced. A call with Donna feels like safety.
Donna definitely knows her craft. She creates a safe space for you to dump all of your funky laundry on the floor and then she helps you sift through them. She has an understanding demeanor that’s incredibly comforting. I would absolutely recommend her.
Donna is wise and caring! I feel validated and heard... I would recommend Donna and better help to anyone!
Donna is simply wonderful. She’s helping me greatly
I’m extremely pleased that I was placed with Donna. We had an instant connection, and her advice has already helped me so much!
After one session I felt more confident in myself and had a mindset that has allowed me to be more patient during a major life transition. I highly recommend Donna!!
Donna is amazing! She truly understands what I am experiencing and knows exactly what to say and have me do to get my mindset back where it needs to be! Reaching out to Better Help and getting Donna as my therapist has been a wonderful blessing!
Even though it was our first session, I felt very relaxed and comfortable expressing myself and my needs and concerns. It was a great and informative session
She’s great! Always on time, listens and gives great feedback, and provides real world techniques to get me in better mental shape.
Donna is a phenomenal therapist! She listens and provides various coping strategies. Very pleased!
In our initial meeting Donna exceeded all expectations. Cannot wait to follow up. Highly recommend her expertise. She is caring and really appears to know what she is doing
Very patient and easy to talk to.
With only our first session, Donna has really touched base on what is going on. She really takes the time to listen and empathize with the situation. I'm really looking forward to all future sessions and highly recommend her services.
Kind and helpful. Often I don't trust therapists but I trust her
Donna is quite fluid and wise in understanding my, in the moment, needs. I would, and do, recommend her to anyone.
She is very innovative and she really listens to the person
She listens and has good advice.
Donna is so patient and kind with me. I appreciate how she listens to all of my concerns.
She is great
Very supportive, and focuses on positive attributes about myself and my situations. My therapist makes me feel great about myself!
Donna is very kind and is a good listener. She's helped me alot so far
Frequently asked questions
Does Donna Borders offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Donna Borders works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Donna Borders speak?
Donna Borders speaks English.
How many years of experience does Donna Borders have?
Donna Borders has 30 years of experience.
Where is Donna Borders licensed to practice?
Donna Borders is licensed to practice in West Virginia.
Does Donna Borders accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Donna Borders does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Donna Borders offer?
Donna Borders offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Donna Borders?
Donna Borders can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Donna Borders?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.