Donna King , LPC

Donna King is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 18 years of clinical experience. As an LPC she holds a professional license to provide counseling and therapeutic care, and she has completed specialized training in trauma care, including work with military-related trauma.

She has supported people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, abuse, low self-esteem, intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, caregiver stress, and a wide range of life transitions. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication difficulties, infidelity, isolation, and forgiveness among others.

King emphasizes a respectful, accepting approach and welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds regardless of personal faith. Her style is engaging and strengths-based, and she uses an eclectic mix of techniques drawn from cognitive-behavioral and client-centered methods as well as solution-focused and psychodynamic ideas when appropriate. This flexibility allows her to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and goals.

She aims to help people navigate difficult moments, build coping skills, and work toward healthier relationships and greater emotional balance. Donna King is currently accepting new clients and offers a collaborative, compassionate approach to care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Donna King integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership in which the therapist listens and supports the client’s self-directed growth - it is helpful for issues of self-esteem, life transitions, and developing healthier relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy targets the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; it offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-focused therapy helps partners and individuals identify and process underlying emotions that shape attachment and intimacy, making it useful for relationship and family concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Donna King works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Donna King is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and those who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and integrate therapy into day-to-day life while working with a licensed professional.