Donnetta Washington, LICSW - Therapist in Georgia

Evidence-based care
Practical coping skills
Compassionate listening

About Donnetta

Donnetta Washington is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with more than 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. She practices in Georgia and focuses on creating a respectful space where clients can address emotional patterns and build stronger communication and self-worth.

Her work centers on practical steps that fit everyday life. She helps people identify unhelpful habits, practice clearer communication, and strengthen self-care. Sessions often include talking through recent events, learning coping strategies, and setting small goals to track progress.

Donnetta draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She supports people processing trauma and abuse, navigating abandonment or adoption-related concerns, and facing changes linked to aging or caregiver stress. Her approach also addresses issues such as body image, codependency, and commitment or control struggles.

She has experience working with people dealing with attachment issues, avoidant personality traits, blended family stress, and co-morbidity of mental health concerns. Donnetta also supports those affected by larger-scale events, such as natural or human-caused disasters, and works with clients facing disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) concerns.

Donnetta aims for a culturally aware and compassionate practice. She helps clients explore life purpose, manage social anxiety, and process grief while encouraging practical tools for day-to-day wellbeing. People who want collaborative, straightforward support often find her style a good match.

How her evidence-based methods translate to online care

Donnetta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One common approach she employs focuses on building coping skills and clearer communication to reduce anxiety and relationship tension; this involves practical exercises and role-play to practice new responses. Another approach centers on processing traumatic experiences and related emotions through paced conversations and grounding strategies that help people manage distress in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Donnetta will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before deciding which techniques to try. Together they track progress and adjust methods as needed so the work fits the person’s life and aims.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. It can also allow sessions when relocating within the same state and support continuity of care while managing busy schedules.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, Indiana, District of Columbia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does Donnetta commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and collaborative with an emphasis on everyday skills. She combines listening with concrete steps clients can try between visits.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 15 years of experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She holds LICSW credentials and practices in Georgia. The profile lists DC LICSW and AL LICSW as credential locations.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.