Donna King , LPC

Donna King is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 18 years of clinical experience addressing a wide range of emotional and relational concerns. She brings specialized training in general trauma and military trauma, and she has worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, abuse, low self-esteem, intimacy challenges, addiction, grief, and caregiver stress. Her practice also includes support for parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and issues common to veterans and armed forces families.

Donna describes her style as engaging and accepting, and she strives to treat every person with dignity and respect. Though she is a Christian, she regularly works with clients of other beliefs and reports that faith differences have not posed a barrier to care. She uses an eclectic, client-focused approach that draws on client-centered methods and evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused strategies, existential perspectives, and EMDR when appropriate.

Donna accepts new clients in Missouri and provides therapy in English. She aims to help individuals and families navigate both everyday stresses and deep, complex issues, offering guidance, practical coping skills, and a collaborative space to work toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Donna King uses a few core approaches to guide online work in ways that match a client’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients explore their values and goals - it helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that can help people process distressing memories and reduce their intensity, which is often helpful for survivors of abuse and those with military-related trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Donna King collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and licensed professionals can adapt techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who cannot attend in-person. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access care from home or work, and integrate therapy into everyday life while working toward meaningful change.