Donna Jeane Pappas, LCMHC

Guiding intentional life transitions

Grief and life transitions
Goal-focused coaching style
Accepts international clients

About Donna Jeane Pappas

Donna Jeane Pappas is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with more than 32 years of professional experience. She helps people who feel weighed down by life changes or navigating transitions on their own, bringing a steady focus on clarity, purpose, and practical next steps. Donna draws on a coaching-oriented style that is collaborative and forward-focused, concentrating on what matters most to a person in the present rather than extensive exploration of the distant past.

Her practice commonly supports individuals facing grief, major health concerns, life-threatening illness, and significant loss, as well as those working through developmental and life-stage transitions such as career changes, parenting and adult children, caregiving for aging parents, retirement, and redefining identity in new chapters. She also works with concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, ADHD, intimacy-related matters, and challenges related to chronic pain, illness, or caregiving strain.

Donna integrates positive psychology and evidence-based practices to emphasize meaning, resilience, and life satisfaction. The work centers on clarifying goals, building on strengths, and identifying actionable steps that support intentional living. With extensive experience in both clinical counseling and coaching-oriented care, she offers practical tools and strategies to help people cultivate greater alignment, fulfillment, and day-to-day well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes ADHD

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Donna Jeane Pappas have?

Donna Jeane Pappas has 32 years of professional experience.

Is Donna Jeane Pappas a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Her North Carolina license is listed as LCMHC 833.

In which languages does Donna Jeane Pappas provide therapy?

Donna Jeane Pappas provides therapy in English.

Where is Donna Jeane Pappas located?

She is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Donna Jeane Pappas as my therapist?

You can work with Donna Jeane Pappas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Donna Jeane Pappas work with international clients?

Yes, Donna Jeane Pappas works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Donna Jeane Pappas 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 with therapy 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.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Donna Jeane Pappas draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor work to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people acknowledge difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action - it is often useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and active listening to create a supportive environment for self-exploration - this approach can help with self-esteem, relational concerns, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress and developing practical strategies to change them - CBT is commonly used for symptoms of anxiety and depression and for building coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. Together they adapt techniques and priorities as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations or while managing busy schedules and caregiving responsibilities. These options support continuity of care and make it possible to engage in focused, goal-oriented work from home or elsewhere.

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