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Donna Cummings, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Donna is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Donna. View 25 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina

Recent reviews

Donna is great at what she does and is an amazing listener. She has helped me through life changing events such as family deaths and my own personal struggles with anxiety. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed February 2024

Great!

Reviewed May 2022

More about Donna

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LCMHC

Hello! My name is Donna Cummings and a I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate. I received my Master's Degree in 2015, after having worked in the mental health field for 9 years. I have experience working with addiction issues, depression, anxiety, building life skills, and promoting self esteem, self compassion, and other self worth behaviors. I utilized Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. I believe in providing support, compassion, and therapies, as well as understanding diversity and cultural awareness in assisting my clients in reaching your life goals. I also provide life coaching to clients who do not feel they need therapy, just someone to talk to and work on life skills and other topics.

I began my career in mental health after realizing the lack of mental health services available in my community. I feel that there is a need and that everyone deserves to be able to access these services that can enhance their daily living activities and self care. I also feel that there needs to be a move towards normalizing counseling and removing the stigma historically associated with counseling . I will provide a confidential and nonjudgmental setting to assist you in moving towards your goals.

I look forward to working with you.

Specialties

Addictions Parenting issues Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

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

Licenses

Donna Cummings's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861930075.

  • LPC · South Carolina · 7009 · Expires August 2025
  • LCMHC · North Carolina · 20732 · Expires June 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Donna Cummings

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

25 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Listens Amazing Recommend Helping Safe Wonderful Anxiety Caring

Donna is great at what she does and is an amazing listener. She has helped me through life changing events such as family deaths and my own personal struggles with anxiety. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed February 2024

Great!

Reviewed May 2022

I’ve worked with Donna for a while now. She has hugely helped and supported me throughout the issues that I’ve faced. She stands out among the other therapists I’ve had because I’m able to be myself and she creates a safe place for me to vent. She also gets my dark sense of humour and this helps me open up more. I couldn’t ask for a better counsellor !- Charley

Reviewed April 2022

I've worked with Donna for about a year and while I feel like the sessions were overall good and there was progress being made, I often felt ghosted by her. On several occasions she simply didn't show up to a scheduled session we had only to respond hours later with why she missed it. She often would say she was going to send me a worksheet or homework and then I would have to reach out to remind her. Dealing with abandonment issues with my parents and a lot of unexpected changes in my life, I needed a consistent reliability from my therapist that Donna did not provide.

Reviewed April 2022

Donna is such a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. She is warm, kind, compassionate and patient. Thank you so much!

Reviewed March 2022

Donna has provided very nurturing perspectives that as a Life Coach I have not been trained in. I appreciate the support and on line therapy ease of use. Best, Melissa

Reviewed January 2022

So far my time speaking with Donna has made me feel heard and like I have a safe place to vent and deal with anything I’m going through! I recommend therapy with her if you’re looking for someone who is honest , understanding and optimistic !

Reviewed January 2022

Donna has truly changed my life, I’m so so grateful and genuinely look forward to our conversations!

Reviewed December 2021

Donna is wonderful

Reviewed November 2021

One of the best psychiatrists out there the most sweetest and understanding and caring person you have ever met !

Reviewed November 2021

Mrs D is truly amazing. I was nervous about starting all of this but she made it easy. She let's me talk about what I want and helps me along the way with finding the best solution for me. I was a wreck when we first started but she taught me how to see the positives and spin the energy. She's helping me discover my self confidence and worth. I've grown so much in the process and I have Mrs D to thank for that. I would recommend her to everyone if I could. Thanks Mrs D for pouring into me at my lowest and cheering me on towards my highest!

Reviewed September 2021

Donna is so sweet and thorough. A true gift

Reviewed August 2021

Donna is so amazing, such a good listener and always gives me wonderful advice.

Reviewed August 2021

She’s very attentive and listens and offers guidance while also considering the situation and seems to understand not every situation can be easily worked through but offers a different way to work through it.

Reviewed June 2021

Donna is an amazing counsellor. She listens and is really good with helping me with my issues. I would really recommend her if you want someone caring and compassionate and someone who knows her stuff

Reviewed May 2021

Donna has been immensely helpful. She listens to me and can hear what I’m saying even if I don’t have the right words. I feel safe and comfortable opening up to her.

Reviewed May 2021

I've had about 3 sessions with Donna now and I already felt completely open and relaxed after the first one. She's a wonderful listener and has already succeeded my expectations for what I wanted (and needed) in a counselor. I look forward to our upcoming sessions and always end with a smile on my face. I'm so thankful Donna was selected to be my counselor. What a gift!

Reviewed May 2021

I appreciate that Donna always got back to me in a timely manner and that we were able to talk often. I enjoyed the worksheets she sent me and I always feel better after we've talked. I appreciate feeling heard, understood and encouraged while receiving helpful tools on moving forward.

Reviewed May 2021

Donna is great! I look forward to chatting with her because of the fact she is so personable and patient. It is rare to see a women of color sitting across the sofa from me. She is someone who gives sound perspective on the way out of grief and trauma not only based on her expertise but base on her life’s journey also. So grateful!

Reviewed April 2021

I really appreciate Donna's help and support. She is really good at helping me to understand my feelings and listens to my concerns, offering advice for new techniques to try and help my anxiety and depression and shows genuine interest and concern with events and feelings in my life

Reviewed March 2021

Donna is a great listener. She gives very helpful tips and feedback. She provides helpful worksheets for me to work on and she checks on me regularly. For personal reasons I have to stop counseling for now but when Im back again I would love to work with Donna again.Thank you so much for everything!

Reviewed February 2021

She's very sweet and is willing to converse with me about deep topics.

Reviewed November 2020

I have really enjoyed working with Donna. She is warm and friendly but professional, never makes me feel judged, and is constantly reassessing to make sure we are addressing the things that are really bothering me.

Reviewed November 2020

She listens and understands.

Reviewed November 2020

I am extremely happy that I am able to work with Donna Cummings! I have had different therapists in the past and although it was nice, it wasn’t a great fit. It’s not easy to find a therapist you can connect with and I was able to connect with Donna from the start. Donna is a great listener, she gives great feedback, she provides helpful worksheets for me to work on after every session (which I love) and she checks on my entries regularly. I can definitely see improvement in myself since I’ve began working with her. Thanks Donna!

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Donna Cummings offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Donna Cummings works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Donna Cummings speak?

Donna Cummings speaks English.

How many years of experience does Donna Cummings have?

Donna Cummings has 10 years of experience.

Where is Donna Cummings licensed to practice?

Donna Cummings is licensed to practice in South Carolina and North Carolina.

Does Donna Cummings accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Donna Cummings does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Donna Cummings offer?

Donna Cummings offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Donna Cummings?

Donna Cummings can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Donna Cummings?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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