Donna Marchington

Donna Marchington is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 24 years of experience in Montana. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Donna aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and respectful of each person's pace.

She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what is most troubling them. Sessions focus on practical ways to notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems stuck. Donna encourages people to try small steps and notice what helps in everyday life.

Her background includes long-term clinical work supporting people after loss and painful relationships. That history informs how she approaches trauma, grief, and the hard feelings that follow life transitions. She pays attention to patterns like abandonment, codependency, and problems with commitment or communication.

Donna also works with concerns related to mood and behavioral challenges, including disruptive mood dysregulation disorder and issues tied to personality styles. First responder stress, domestic violence, and blended family struggles are among the practical problems she addresses.

Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Donna helps people set clear, achievable steps and checks in on progress. To begin, complete the Start Therapy questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How CBT fits into online therapy

Donna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to see what changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns because it focuses on clear steps and practical skills.

In session she will help clients notice patterns, test small changes, and build new habits. The approach aims to break big problems into manageable tasks so progress feels visible and steady. Finding the right approach is part of the work together; she collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs and goals.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people check in from their own usual environments. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations to fit a break at work, while others use longer sessions for deeper topics. Discussing preferences early helps shape a plan that fits daily life.