Donna Camerota, LCSW
Experienced LCSW guiding life transitions
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and grief care
- Body image and self-esteem
About Donna Camerota
Donna Camerota is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 24 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, and the transitions that accompany midlife and caregiving roles. Donna also focuses on body image concerns, mood disorders and chronic health conditions, offering guidance for those seeking personal growth and more resilient coping skills.
Her style is warm, empathic, and tailored to each person's story. Donna emphasizes building self-compassion, strengthening communication, and processing guilt, shame, or traumatic experiences at a pace that fits each client. Whether addressing caregiver stress, relationship patterns, or shifts in identity during life changes, she aims to create a practical, strengths-based therapeutic experience. Donna approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping people develop clearer goals and concrete strategies to move toward more satisfying relationships and greater emotional well-being.
Her style is warm, empathic, and tailored to each person's story. Donna emphasizes building self-compassion, strengthening communication, and processing guilt, shame, or traumatic experiences at a pace that fits each client. Whether addressing caregiver stress, relationship patterns, or shifts in identity during life changes, she aims to create a practical, strengths-based therapeutic experience. Donna approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping people develop clearer goals and concrete strategies to move toward more satisfying relationships and greater emotional well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Donna Camerota have?
Donna Camerota has 24 years of professional experience.
Is Donna Camerota a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as CT LCSW 5963.
In which languages does Donna Camerota provide therapy?
Donna provides therapy in English.
Where is Donna Camerota located?
Donna is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Donna Camerota as my therapist?
You can work with Donna through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donna Camerota work with international clients?
Donna Camerota does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donna Camerota cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Donna uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where each person’s goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people feel heard and supports growth through increased self-awareness and improved communication in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive reactions, which can be useful for mood instability and relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Donna collaborates with each person to select and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative decision-making helps ensure treatment fits the individual’s life and priorities.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and location, making it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer timely support, practical skills, and regular check-ins while accommodating work, caregiving, and other commitments.