LCSW, MD, LCSW-C

Donna Bolinger , LCSW, MD, LCSW-C

Therapist in Pennsylvania

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About Donna

Donna Bolinger is a licensed clinical social worker with professional credentials listed as LCSW, MD, and LCSW-C. She has six years of clinical experience and holds a Pennsylvania license (PA LCSW CW020584) and a Maryland license (MD LCSW-C 12446). LCSW and LCSW-C indicate her qualifications as a licensed clinical social worker.

She provides individual therapy for people navigating depression, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, family and relationship challenges, and adjustment to life changes. Her work also focuses on the needs of older adults, caregivers, those managing chronic or debilitating illness, and individuals facing end-of-life issues and grief. Donna draws on a range of therapeutic methods to address stress, coping, addictions, parenting concerns, intimacy and communication problems, and other emotional difficulties.

Donna practices from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective, offering warmth, respect, and empathy. She emphasizes collaboration, open and honest dialogue, and goal-focused planning so clients can better understand their priorities and take steps toward meaningful change. She aims to empower individuals to navigate difficult transitions and provides steady support for the courage it takes to make those changes.

Approaches and Online Care That Fit Your Life

Donna commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person s perspective and building a trusting, supportive relationship to help clarify goals and values. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy introduces practical attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support coping with chronic stress and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Donna works together with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts methods over time so the work matches what matters most to the individual. This shared decision making helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, keep consistent contact between meetings, and access licensed professionals from different locations. For many people, remote sessions make it simpler to maintain momentum in therapy while balancing everyday responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Donna Bolinger have?

Donna Bolinger has six years of professional experience.

Is Donna Bolinger a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW, MD, and LCSW-C. LCSW and LCSW-C indicate licensed clinical social worker credentials. Her license details are PA LCSW CW020584 and MD LCSW-C 12446.

In which languages does Donna Bolinger provide therapy?

Donna Bolinger provides therapy in English.

Where is Donna Bolinger located?

Donna Bolinger is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Donna Bolinger as my therapist?

You can work with Donna Bolinger through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Donna Bolinger work with international clients?

Donna Bolinger does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Donna Bolinger cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Maryland, Pennsylvania

Languages

English

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