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Donna Camerota, LCSW

Steady support for stress, relationships, and life transitions
  • Women and midlife support
  • Grief and mood concerns
  • Communication and self worth

About Donna Camerota

Donna Camerota is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 24 years of experience helping people work through life’s difficult seasons with clarity and compassion. Her work supports individuals facing stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and the ongoing process of personal growth, with particular attention to women navigating transitions, midlife challenges, and body image concerns.

She offers a warm, individualized approach that meets each person where they are. Therapy with Donna emphasizes strengthening self-worth, building healthier communication patterns, and untangling the heavy emotions that can follow painful experiences, including guilt, shame, and trauma. She also provides support for mood-related concerns and for those managing chronic health conditions or the demands of caregiving.

Whether someone is coping with major life changes, relationship strain, or the pressure of balancing responsibilities, Donna focuses on creating a steady, supportive space where clients can reflect, learn practical skills, and move toward meaningful change with professional guidance.

Areas of Expertise

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 supporting individuals through a wide range of life challenges.

Is Donna Camerota a licensed therapist?

Yes. Donna Camerota is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Her license is listed as 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, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling preferences.

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.

Practical Approaches, Flexible Online Support

Donna Camerota draws from several evidence-informed methods to help clients make sense of what they are experiencing and take workable steps forward. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where clients can explore feelings, clarify values, and strengthen self-understanding, which can be especially helpful during grief, life transitions, or relationship stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact. It helps clients notice unhelpful patterns, practice new ways of thinking, and try concrete strategies for challenges like anxiety, low mood, self-esteem concerns, and everyday stressors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships, which can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming or conflicts keep repeating.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Donna works collaboratively with each client to identify goals, pace the work, and choose tools that fit the client’s needs and preferences, adjusting over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility without losing structure or support. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to stay consistent through busy schedules, caregiving demands, or changing routines.

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