Donna Camerota, LCSW
Compassionate support for life transitions and emotional wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationships and communication skills
- Grief and life changes
About Donna Camerota
Donna Camerota is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 24 years of experience helping people navigate the challenges that can arise across different seasons of life. Her work supports clients facing stress and anxiety, relationship strain, grief and loss, and the desire for meaningful personal growth. She has particular experience supporting women through life transitions, including midlife concerns, body image struggles, and the emotional impact of shifting roles at home, work, or within relationships.
Her style is grounded in empathy and shaped around each person’s needs, with an emphasis on strengthening self-worth, building self-compassion, and improving communication. Donna helps clients explore patterns connected to guilt, shame, and painful experiences, while developing practical coping strategies that can make daily life feel more manageable. She also offers support for mood-related concerns, chronic health conditions, caregiver stress, and other circumstances that can leave people feeling depleted or overwhelmed.
Donna approaches therapy as a collaborative process, offering respect and steady guidance for those who are ready to work through difficult emotions and move toward greater clarity, resilience, and empowerment.
Her style is grounded in empathy and shaped around each person’s needs, with an emphasis on strengthening self-worth, building self-compassion, and improving communication. Donna helps clients explore patterns connected to guilt, shame, and painful experiences, while developing practical coping strategies that can make daily life feel more manageable. She also offers support for mood-related concerns, chronic health conditions, caregiver stress, and other circumstances that can leave people feeling depleted or overwhelmed.
Donna approaches therapy as a collaborative process, offering respect and steady guidance for those who are ready to work through difficult emotions and move toward greater clarity, resilience, and empowerment.
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 experience.
Is Donna Camerota a licensed therapist?
Yes. Donna Camerota is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License: CT LCSW 5963.
In which languages does Donna Camerota provide therapy?
Donna Camerota provides therapy in English.
Where is Donna Camerota located?
Donna Camerota is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Donna Camerota as my therapist?
You can work with Donna Camerota through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donna Camerota work with international clients?
No. Donna Camerota does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donna Camerota cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like 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 to help 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.
Online Therapy Tools That Match Your Goals
Donna Camerota draws from several evidence-informed approaches to help clients work through stress, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions in a way that feels practical and supportive.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathic space where clients can explore emotions at their own pace. It can be especially helpful when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to put their experiences into words.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced, workable perspectives. It often supports people dealing with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem concerns, and day-to-day coping during major changes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication. It can be useful for intense feelings, relationship conflict, and situations where stress quickly escalates.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Donna collaborates with clients to shape therapy around their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as life and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, keep momentum between sessions, and access therapy from wherever it is most convenient.