I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with over fifteen years of professional work experience. I was raised in a very small farming community about two hours outside of Chicago. I attended undergraduate school at Judson University and my Masters of Social Work at Aurora University. I have experience in many areas including grief, crisis, mediation, parental conflicts, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Having clients share their stories with me is a responsibility that I do not take lightly. I focus on listening and understanding what they are going through, helping them to carry the challenges they face in life so that they are less alone. I believe that meaningful conversations can truly be the catalyst for major change, and a trusting relationship with an objective therapist can make a huge impact.
I push my clients to grow and strive to be the best version of themselves through a combination of empathy, authenticity, relatability, and directness. My empathy, transparency and humorous nature allows clients to quickly establish a therapeutic connection with me. My objective is to help my clients achieve their goals, whether independent or relational, in the most efficient way possible while feeling supported throughout the whole process. I strongly believe in validating my client’s experiences and emotions in therapy while also challenging them in order to promote growth.
My therapeutic style is based on the individual that I’m working with. I prioritize rapport building and using the therapeutic relationship as a starting point for change. I tend to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to focus on how our thinking affects our lives, as well as a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach which offers concrete action items to use here and now. I understand that a person’s desire to improve their life is all that is needed to get started. I work to validate client’s feelings while also pushing them to reach the potential that they have set forth for themselves. If a client is inclined to dig deeper, I typically take a Psychodynamic approach which allows the client to reflect on patterns that may have a deeply rooted history.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
IL LCSW 149027027
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Good listener and knows when to challenge my thought process
Written on Mar 24, 2025 after therapy with Donica for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Donica is a great asking questions , asking how she can help and focus in the topic that we reaching out for help. She treats me with respect and most importantly she listens and gives suggestions if we ask for them. She is always focused and ready to help. Every session is productive. She always know how to makes me feel that I can trust her and that I am in a safe space when we have our session. She is very professional.
Written on Mar 04, 2025 after therapy with Donica for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Donica has been the best therapist ever!! Very knowledgeable and listens to what I need. I will recommend her and using online tools like this really helps. She has encouraged me to know I am worthy.
Written on Feb 04, 2025 after therapy with Donica for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Donica is incredibly professional and so very kind. She is very intentional when she speaks. I feel very comfortable with her and I know she's got my best interest in mind. I'm so glad I found her!
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Donica for 5 months on issues concerning eating disorders, and adhd
The best.
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Donica for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Therapy with Donica has been more life-changing than any other therapeutic intervention I've tried. My symptoms have been gradually resolving throughout our work together. She was able to adjust her approach to fit my specific needs. Donica is a great listener who responds genuinely - none of the typical, robotic, canned therapist answers. She manages to be authentic and professional at the same time. She always stays cool as a cucumber, providing a safe, stable space for clients. She is caring, encouraging, and has a sense of humor that lightens the heaviness of therapy. 10/10.
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Donica for 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse