Donna Welles , LICSW

Donna Welles, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), is licensed in Massachusetts and brings 13 years of professional experience to her practice. She has focused much of her work on helping people manage stress and anxiety, build motivation, and strengthen self-esteem and confidence, as well as supporting those coping with depression and life transitions. Donna approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert of their own story and that their existing strengths can be powerful resources in navigating challenges.

She emphasizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life and values partnering with clients through the initial steps toward change. Her role is to support and empower individuals as they identify goals, try new strategies, and draw on their resilience. Throughout the therapeutic process Donna aims to create a respectful, empathic space where clients can explore difficulties and work toward meaningful shifts in how they relate to themselves and others.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Donna Welles draws on client-centered therapy to place the client's experience and goals at the center of care. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and build confidence in the changes they want to make. It is well suited to people working on motivation, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help clients manage strong emotions and improve coping strategies. DBT offers practical techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful when anxiety, anger, or relationship difficulties get in the way of daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Donna works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients try different strategies and tailors the work as goals evolve.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to engage from a comfortable location. These formats offer flexibility for ongoing work, allow for more consistent contact between sessions when needed, and make it possible for clients to access licensed professionals from different settings.