About Donna
Donna Rudd helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life changes. She works with parents who are tired and unsure, adults struggling with depression or low self-esteem, and people coping with focus difficulties like ADHD. Donna uses a respectful, down-to-earth style to guide clients toward clearer choices and steadier days.
Donna is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with 30 years of experience in education and counseling. She spent many years in South Carolina schools as a classroom teacher, special education resource teacher, and guidance counselor.
How Donna works
That background shaped her practical approach to problem solving and communication. In sessions she listens first and follows the client’s lead. Conversations center on the client’s specific needs and goals.
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help shift unhelpful thoughts and on mindfulness to build calm and focus. Donna also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want change but feel stuck. She keeps things simple and concrete, suggesting steps clients can try between sessions.
The work aims to build confidence and everyday coping skills. Her tone is compassionate and straightforward. Parents and young adults often appreciate the school-based experience she brings.
Donna encourages small, realistic goals so progress feels doable and steady.
Donna lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Donna works with
The areas below are the ones Donna selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | South Carolina |
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Online support options
Approaches you can use online
Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters most to the person sitting across from the therapist. It involves listening closely, reflecting back what is heard, and shaping sessions around the client's priorities to build trust and clarity.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice clearer, more helpful responses, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to improve focus and reduce reactivity. It can be useful for stress, panic, and difficulties with concentration like ADHD.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, daily encouragement, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.
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