LCSW, 20 years of experience
I am a clinically licensed social worker LCSW. A graduate from Walden University. I have years of practice and have worked in addictions, corrections, family and children services, group homes for developmentally disabled, and community mental health centers . I am my clients biggest advocate. I help my clients feel better about themselves and guide them on their path to recovery.
In the first session, I will introduce myself and my qualifications. I will learn about who you are by taking a biopsychosocial assessment. I will have you define your problem and establish goals to work on in future meetings.
As a provider, I am very empathetic and a good listener. I listen not only with my ears to what the client says but with my eyes and heart noticing what is not said. I get to the root of the problem even if it is not the designated problem that the client wanted to address because until you solve the underlying issues you will not feel recovered. I know when and how to challenge mental blockages and offer tools and techniques to use to make more progress.
I enjoy working with women who have experienced trauma in their childhood or domestic violence in their relationships. While working in corrections, my focus was on women's issues and establishing a rehabilitation program in the jail setting. These women were strong but often misguided and left without resources in the communities in which they lived.
9 ratings with written reviews
July 31, 2025
Made me comfortable enough to share on the first visit. Very welcoming! Definitely recommend!
April 30, 2025
Her credentials are what brought me to her, but her method of gently helping you to your own pathway that is more appropriate for what you have told her you want is why I'll be sad to have to find a new therapist when I move.
April 10, 2025
She let me express myself without judgement
Donna Bauer offers therapy covered by Medicaid - Peach State Health Plan and Peach State Health Plan (Managed Medicaid) in Georgia.
I find the use of CBT to be effective with most symptoms of mental distress. If you can change your perspective you change change your behavior and make moves to improve your situation. This is accomplished through talk therapy, mindfullness, and practice through homework assignments.