Donna Bauer

LCSW, 20 years of experience
Rated 4.8 stars out of 594 ratings
Warm
Open-minded
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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.

Get to know me

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

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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

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.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

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.

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My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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.

Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 94 ratings

13 ratings with written reviews

November 14, 2025

Donna Bauer is the most patient person I have ever met!

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 2 with Donna

November 14, 2025

Donna Bauer is the most patient person I have ever met!

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 2 with Donna

October 24, 2025

Donna was very warm and made me feel very comfortable. She was very clear on what her expectations of me are and allowed me to share my expectations of her and what I wanted to gain from these sessions.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Donna