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Dr. Donna Pritchard

Dr. Donna Pritchard

LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate support for grief and life change

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Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Sessions
Online
Listed in
Florida
  • Grief counseling
  • Trauma-aware care
  • Life purpose work

About Donna

Dr. Donna Pritchard is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing grief, low self-esteem, trauma, and major life changes. She brings ten years of experience and a focus on women's issues to conversations about meaning and purpose. Many clients seek her out when they need steady support through loss, caregiving stress, or questions about life direction.

Donna draws on practical therapy methods to help people manage difficult emotions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and create different responses. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set clear, achievable goals and build small steps toward change.

Her work is trauma-aware and centers each person's story. Sessions often include talking through painful memories, learning coping skills, and practicing new ways of handling triggers. She also integrates reflections on faith when clients want a values-based perspective.

People can expect a collaborative style that prioritizes short-term progress and long-term growth. Dr. Pritchard listens for what matters most and tailors tools to everyday life. She encourages simple, concrete actions between sessions to reinforce gains.

Dr. Pritchard holds an LCSW and is licensed in Florida and New York. She practices from Florida and works with adults who are seeking help with grief, trauma, self-worth, caregiving strains, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and finding life purpose.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Dr. Pritchard commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thoughts that reinforce worry or low self-esteem and teaches ways to test and change those thoughts. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic memories safely and building coping tools to reduce their impact on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss your goals, past experiences, and current needs to decide whether a CBT focus, trauma-focused work, or a mix will help most. The plan can change as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and goal-oriented.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people use different tools during sessions, like worksheets or guided exercises, that translate well to a remote setting. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and homework to suit your daily life and responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

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Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida, New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people dealing with grief, low self-esteem, trauma and life transitions, plus caregiver stress and hospice or end-of-life worries.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps set goals, and teaches skills you can use between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on grief, trauma, and finding life purpose.

What credentials and where does she practice?

She holds an LCSW and is licensed in New York and Florida, practicing from Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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