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Online therapist

Tasheena Donell

Calm, practical help for family challenges

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Credentials
LPC, LMHC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
West Virginia, South Carolina, Washington
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tasheena

Tasheena Donell is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship struggles. She brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions. Tasheena aims to help people manage everyday problems like anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.

Her approach emphasizes practical steps and clear conversation so parents can make changes that matter at home. Tasheena trained with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Professional Counseling.

Background and approach

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in multiple states. Over five years she has worked in court and corrections settings providing individual and group therapy for people facing substance use, behavioral issues, and emotion regulation challenges. In session she often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking.

She also draws on solution-focused methods to set small, achievable goals. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about making changes. Tasheena pays attention to relationships and healthy boundaries, and she supports people handling family problems, domestic violence concerns, and process addictions.

She values building rapport so sessions feel nonjudgmental and direct. Her work centers on helping clients find concrete tools they can use between sessions. People who want clear guidance, practical strategies, and a collaborative tone may find her style helpful.

Tasheena practices from West Virginia and offers services with an emphasis on parenting and family dynamics.

How Tasheena Uses Practical Approaches Online

Tasheena often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people spot thoughts and behaviors that worsen stress or anxiety and practice clearer responses. CBT can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and habit changes. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people identify their own reasons for change and boost readiness in a nonjudgmental way. This method works well for substance use and when someone feels stuck.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tasheena collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and life demands. She adjusts methods over time based on what is helping and what feels workable for the client.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and parenting routines. Video calls let partners or family members join when needed. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer shorter check-ins and flexible ways to follow up between longer meetings. These options give more ways to use skills and stay connected to a therapist while managing a crowded schedule.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What family and parenting topics does she address?
She supports parents and families dealing with stress, parenting challenges, family problems, and communication issues. She also addresses relationship concerns and navigating life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear steps, problem-solving, and building skills you can use at home.
What training and experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience and has worked in court and corrections settings providing individual and group therapy. Her background includes work with substance use, emotion regulation, and behavioral issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with credentials SC LPC 9135 and WA LMHC LH61515227. She practices from West Virginia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
West Virginia, South Carolina, Washington
Languages
English

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