- 29 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Anxiety and panic
About Donna
Donna Byxbe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and life changes. She brings nearly three decades of clinical experience and aims to create a steady, respectful space for people to talk through what matters most to them.
She began practicing in 1995 and spent many years working in community mental health programs. Over time she expanded into private practice, where she worked with adults, children, adolescents, older adults, couples, and groups on a wide range of concerns. Donna uses the client’s goals to shape care rather than applying one fixed plan.
Her approach draws on several well-known therapies, including client-centered methods that follow the person’s lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking and behavior patterns, psychodynamic work to look at long-term patterns, mindfulness practices, and EMDR for trauma-related concerns. She also incorporates hypnotherapy, meditation, and inner child work when those tools fit a client’s plan.
Donna emphasizes respect for each person’s choices. She offers feedback, guidance, and practical skills while inviting clients to decide what feels right for them. For relationships, she helps partners develop clearer communication, compromise, and ways to heal both individually and together.
People who want a calm, experienced clinician to listen and help map achievable steps may find her approach useful for anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, grief, mood concerns, and life transitions.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Donna often uses client-centered therapy, which means she follows the client’s lead, listens closely, and helps people set their own goals. This approach is useful for anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions because it focuses on what the person wants to change.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and manage panic attacks. EMDR is another method she uses for trauma-related symptoms; it involves structured processing that can reduce the intensity of painful memories when it fits the treatment plan.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options, try methods that match the client’s needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The process is collaborative and guided by the client’s goals and comfort.
Session formats were not specified in the original biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into daily life because they reduce travel and can allow shorter check-ins or appointments during a break. Ask about the session length and format that best fits your schedule when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, mood issues, trauma, grief, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and substance-related problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and EMDR approaches depending on the client’s goals.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has been practicing since 1995, giving her 29 years of clinical experience in community programs and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - and practices in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and clinician availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.