Donna San Salvador, LMHC

Donna San Salvador is a licensed mental health counselor based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship problems, and parenting strain. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue. Donna combines direct listening with practical tools so people can take small steps toward relief.

Donna uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs rather than one set plan. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and emotionally-focused work to help people notice thoughts, feelings, and patterns that get in the way. She also brings perspectives from existential and Jungian ideas when exploring meaning and identity.

Sessions focus on concrete strategies and real-life practice. Clients can expect to try skills between sessions, then review what worked and what needs adjusting. Donna works at a pace chosen by the client and emphasizes clear goals and steady progress.

Donna earned a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and holds the Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, LMHC. Her practice reflects 13 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns. She communicates plainly and aims to make therapy feel manageable for busy lives.

People who want straightforward tools and room to talk about deeper life meaning often find this approach helpful. The work is collaborative and tailored to each person’s values and goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Donna integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills while keeping the client’s experience central. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing new responses, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and empathy, giving people space to find their own solutions and make values-based choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Donna will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit their needs. That process is collaborative - goals and techniques are adjusted as progress is reviewed.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or for people who prefer writing to talking. These options help therapy fit into busy schedules and different day-to-day needs.