Donna San Salvador, LMHC
Donna San Salvador, Florida LMHC
- Trauma and EMDR
- Couples and families
- Gender dysphoria support
About Donna San Salvador
Donna San Salvador is a licensed mental health clinician who brings 13 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, couples, and families through a wide range of life challenges. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - a trauma-focused approach designed to help people process traumatic memories and reduce their lasting impact. Donna works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, anger, relationship conflict, grief, and gender dysphoria, and she follows WPATH guidelines when assisting clients with transition-related goals.
Prioritizing a collaborative process, Donna tailors treatment to each person’s unique history and aims, exploring options and adjusting recommendations until a good fit is found. She offers services to couples in conflict and to families navigating blended-family issues, caregiving strain, or long-standing patterns rooted in family of origin. Many clients have engaged with her work around coping with life changes, intimacy and attachment concerns, and challenges related to addiction and codependency.
Donna earned a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and holds licensure in Florida as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - with license number FL LMHC MH14116. She is also a National Board Certified Counselor - NBCC - which reflects national certification standards in counseling. Her practice emphasizes practical strategies alongside deeper exploration to help clients move toward their goals at a pace that feels right for them.
Prioritizing a collaborative process, Donna tailors treatment to each person’s unique history and aims, exploring options and adjusting recommendations until a good fit is found. She offers services to couples in conflict and to families navigating blended-family issues, caregiving strain, or long-standing patterns rooted in family of origin. Many clients have engaged with her work around coping with life changes, intimacy and attachment concerns, and challenges related to addiction and codependency.
Donna earned a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and holds licensure in Florida as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - with license number FL LMHC MH14116. She is also a National Board Certified Counselor - NBCC - which reflects national certification standards in counseling. Her practice emphasizes practical strategies alongside deeper exploration to help clients move toward their goals at a pace that feels right for them.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Donna San Salvador have?
Donna San Salvador has 13 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families.
Is Donna San Salvador a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida as FL LMHC MH14116. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
In which languages does Donna San Salvador provide therapy?
Donna provides therapy in English.
Where is Donna San Salvador located?
Donna is located in Florida.
How can I work with Donna San Salvador as my therapist?
You can work with Donna San Salvador through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donna San Salvador work with international clients?
Donna San Salvador does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donna San Salvador 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 a 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 with Donna San Salvador
Donna San Salvador draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) to tailor work to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s own goals and perspectives, creating space for self-exploration and growth while the therapist offers empathy and support. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain distress. EFT concentrates on emotions and attachment patterns, helping couples and individuals understand relational dynamics and build stronger emotional bonds.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Donna collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts strategies over time and combines techniques as needed so the work remains practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, and daily responsibilities.
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