Donna Folcarelli

(she/her)

LICSW, 10 years of experience
Solution oriented
Open-minded

By working together, I will help you unearth long-standing behavior patterns and negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I believe that each of us has more inner strength than we know. The key to unlocking this strength is recognizing what triggers our behaviors and addictions. I work together with you every step of the way. I develop treatment plans which are tailor made to fit the individual. I utilize cognitive behavioral, client centered, psychodynamic, strength perspective and solution focused approaches. My goal is to help you gain insight, self discovery, and identify positive qualities while empowering you to be your best self

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Clients can expect to take away a better more insightful understanding of self. They will learn who they are, their likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses. Clients will begin a journey in which they will attain their best version of self. They will learn to respect self while improving self esteem, coping skills, and confidence. They will develop a tool box to cope with the hurdles that we encounter along our life journey.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I feel my own life hurdles are my biggest strengths. I have gained a level of empathy and understanding throughout my life. Compiled with my education and professional experience, I feel this is a valuable strength. I believe anything is possible and attainable. I walk with you every step of the way to help you reach your goal.

Specialties

Top specialties
Other specialties

Anger Management

Anxiety

I identify as

Serves ages

Licensed in

Massachusetts

Accepts

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and replace them with more constructive patterns. It is commonly used to treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and phobias, by teaching coping strategies and problem-solving skills to improve emotional regulation and overall functioning.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach used primarily to treat trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It involves helping individuals process distressing memories by using guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation while the person recalls traumatic experiences. This process is believed to reduce the emotional intensity of the memories and support more adaptive coping and resolution.

, 2 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

May 6, 2025

I’ve been seeing Donna for more than two years, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. From our very first session she created a warm, nonjudgmental space where I always feel truly heard and understood. Her insightful questions and practical tools have helped me manage stress and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. Professional yet deeply compassionate, she tailors each session to my needs and celebrates every small victory. I thank her for all of our sessions!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 62 with Donna