Donna Birney
Hi, I’m Donna Birney, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and the fact that you’re here means you’ve already started moving in a positive direction. Life can get complicated. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed, stuck, stressed, anxious, or just unsure about what to do next. Therapy is a place where you can slow down, talk things through, and make sense of what’s going on in your life. Think of therapy as a space where we work together to figure things out. My role isn’t to judge or lecture you—it’s to listen, ask thoughtful questions, help you see patterns, and support you as you build tools that actually work in your day-to-day life. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you come to therapy. In fact, most people don’t. You can show up exactly as you are.
First session
My goal for our first session is that you leave the session feeling a little better, a little more hopeful. My first sessions tend to involve getting to know each other, asking lots of questions so that we can come up with a plan to get you on the right path to feeling better.
Strengths
I have been an LCSW for 26 years. It is so much more than a job to me. I truly believe it's my calling. I know how important it is to build relationships with clients, to be authentic and understanding. Every client I have worked with over the years has touched my heart in some way and I am a better person and therapist for that.
Ideal clients
My ideal client would be someone who is really struggling. They have tried all the "things" they know to try and are at a point where they realize they need some additional support and assistance.
Treatment methods
Attachment-based
Attachment informs my practice. I believe that we are the products of our relationships with others and ourselves.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I love CBT and find that providing psychoeducation about CBT as well as utilizing CBT can be incredibly helpful.
EMDR
EMDR is an incredibly effective treatment modality, but I've found that clients have to be really motivated for it to provide relief.
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- KentuckyLicense 1417