Dr. Donna Daniel , LPCC

Dr. Donna Daniel is a seasoned counseling professional based in New Mexico whose practice blends decades of clinical experience with a modern, intuitive sensibility. With 35 years in the field, she brings depth and adaptability to work with people facing grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, self-esteem concerns, stress and anxiety, addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and a broad range of life transitions. As a clinician holding the LPCC credential - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - she pairs traditional therapeutic training with an eclectic, whole-person approach that draws from mindfulness, trauma-aware grief work, Gestalt and rational-emotive ideas, and spiritual exploration.

Dr. Daniel describes herself as more spiritual than religious and draws on a wide exposure to faith traditions and contemplative practices when relevant to a client s healing. She favors an authentic therapeutic relationship in which she brings her full attention, clinical judgment, and intuitive sense to each session, adapting techniques to the needs of the person in front of her rather than adhering rigidly to a single school of theory. Having lived and worked in multiple states and abroad at military bases, and having pursued extensive personal study and travel, she offers practical life experience alongside clinical skill.

Her orientation supports brief, focused work as well as longer cycles of exploration depending on goals, and she places particular emphasis on helping people reclaim identity and rebuild resilience after loss, betrayal, or major change. Dr. Daniel values directness and clarity in therapy and expects clients to be motivated to change, aiming to help them take steady steps toward improved well-being and renewed purpose.

Approaches for Online Healing - Client-Centered and Mindfulness-Based Care

Dr. Donna Daniel often integrates client-centered and mindfulness approaches into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration - the therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify values and goals, and supports self-directed growth, which can be especially useful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life changes. Jungian therapy explores personal meaning, symbols, and life narratives - it can help people make sense of repeated patterns, identity questions, and deeper emotional material by attending to dreams, imagery, and life story.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Daniel works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels, making it easier to access regular support without travel. These options allow clients to maintain continuity of care during transitions and to choose the format that best matches their communication style and life demands.