Donna Bolinger , LCSW, MD, LCSW-C

Donna Bolinger is a licensed clinical social worker based in Pennsylvania who offers compassionate, strengths-focused care for people facing a wide range of life challenges. She holds the credentials LCSW, MD, and LCSW-C - LCSW standing for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and MD indicating Doctor of Medicine - and brings a client-centered, collaborative stance to therapy.

Her practice addresses common concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and relationship or family difficulties, as well as addiction, parenting challenges, eating and sleeping issues, and concerns around intimacy and self-esteem. Donna also works with caregivers, older adults, people coping with chronic illness or pain, and those navigating life transitions, abandonment, or blended family dynamics. She provides affirmative support for LGBT clients and attends to specific topics like codependency, boundary and control issues, and compassion fatigue.

Donna uses a multi-modal approach that draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. She emphasizes respect, warmth, and open dialogue, partnering with each person to identify goals and treatment needs and to build practical strategies that support meaningful change and healthier coping.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Danna Bolinger integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy in online work to meet individual needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports personal growth - it is useful for exploring identity, relationships, and life transitions. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with addictions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can help with emotional regulation, stress reduction, and managing chronic pain or persistent worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Donna collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts techniques over time so the therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with Donna includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or health obligations while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue meaningful change.