Donna Thompson-Lisiecki , LPC

Donna Thompson-Lisiecki brings two decades of clinical experience to her work helping people move past patterns that keep them stuck. A Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Georgia, she blends a pragmatic, reality-based approach with a warm, nonjudgmental presence so clients can pursue tangible change. Donna describes counseling as hard work that requires motivation and engagement, and she asks clients to be fully honest to get the most from the therapeutic process.

Outside of her professional life she is happily married, a mother of two, and became a grandmother in December of 2021. She enjoys gardening, art, music, travel, and is currently renovating a 1972 Avion. These personal interests inform a grounded, relatable approach to therapy that honors the whole person.

Over her 20-year career she has provided mental health services to individuals and groups across a range of settings, working with both adults and children. Donna emphasizes practical goal-setting and skill building to address challenges such as low motivation, repeating negative patterns, anger, and depression. She aims to equip clients with tools that foster inner calm and greater enjoyment in life. She welcomes the opportunity to support clients who are ready to commit to meaningful change and to be kind to themselves along the way.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Donna

Donna draws from client-centered therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and mindfulness practices to support change in online sessions. Client-centered therapy centers on creating an accepting, empathetic space where the client leads the pace of work and explores personal priorities - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and clarity about life direction. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and shifting patterns in close relationships by working with emotions and attachment needs - it can be especially useful for couples and clients struggling with intimacy-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to help manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Donna collaborates with each person to decide which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to adapt strategies over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver effective, goal-oriented work through these options, making it easier to maintain consistency and progress from wherever clients are located.