Donna listens and provides honest commentary and helpful tips for healing.
Donna Curran, LCSW
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 26 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Virginia and Florida
Recent reviews
Dr. Curran has been great to work with! She makes me feel comfortable and is very insightful. I share my journal entries with her so she can understand me better, which allows her to understand how to steer our sessions. She’s made my experience with therapy very comfortable.
More about Donna
- 30 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Are you looking for a way to feel more positive, more hopeful, or less overwhelmed? Do you want to decrease your anxiety, resolve conflict or improve closeness and trust in your relationship? For over 30 years, I have been helping individuals, couples, and families to feel better about themselves, improve their relationships and gain greater satisfaction in life . I utilize a cognitive, solution focused holistic approach, tailoring treatment to each individual's special needs. We will work collaboratively in a confidential, nonjudgmental atmosphere, tracking your progress to ensure treatment is working . I specialize in depression and anxiety, women's issues and relationship problems.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Virginia and Florida. I have completed post graduate work in Structural Family Therapy at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic. I have a Master’s degree in Social Work from Temple University and a Master’s degree in Health Administration from Pennsylvania State University. My clients have reported a deep sense of personal growth when given the tools and support they need. If you seek positive change, and new meaning in life, I will be happy to help you with your journey to improve your quality of life.
Specialties
Licenses
Donna Curran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649374141.
- LCSW · Virginia · 0904008683 · Expires June 2025
- LCSW · Florida · SW17481 · Expires March 2025
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 Curran
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Donna listens and provides honest commentary and helpful tips for healing.
Dr. Curran has been great to work with! She makes me feel comfortable and is very insightful. I share my journal entries with her so she can understand me better, which allows her to understand how to steer our sessions. She’s made my experience with therapy very comfortable.
Donna is very understanding but also gives me scenarios to think about. She is interested in my concerns and offers encouragement. I enjoy having her as my therapist!
Good counselor, listens and responds with empathy and experience
Donna is always great in helping me process something no matter the topic even if it’s uncomfortable. She helps myself grow by working through the problems I feel in my life.
Donna Curran is the best therapist I’ve had. She is brilliant and insightful and such a quick thinker and analyzer. She quickly sees things from all angles and she works with me to come up with an understanding of my issues.
If you are looking at this option, you need it. Do not wait until it’s too late.
Donna is great! She’s helped me a lot in a variety of issues and I know that I can talk with her about any concern. I look forward to meeting with her each week!
I find Donna Curran very helpful. She is an excellent listener. I highly recommend her.
Donna is wonderful. She is kind, reassuring, comforting, supportive and professional. Donna taught me how to manage my anxiety and stress, and helped me gain more confidence in myself. This has been a life changing experience, all thanks to Donna!
My husband and I were having some marital issues due to toxicity in our upbringing. Alcoholism, mental and physical abuse along with never learning how to process emotions. This is not how we wanted to continue our lives, being angry due to things we had no control over as children. There was a breaking point and my husband took the initiative to start counseling for himself to save our marriage. I needed work as well so we decided to do this together! I've been married before as well as him. We both wanted this to work. I was never big on the therapy concept and neither was my husband. We were initially paired with a different counselor but for whatever reason she couldn't be our therapist. I believe now that was fate telling us she wasn't right for what we needed. Then we found Donna... She has been the most amazing blessing for us and we absolutely love her. She is very comforting and caring. Intuitive and easy to talk with. The way she has helped us with such grace and kindness is beyond measure. Not once have either of us ever felt misguided, unheard, or unvalidated by Donna. This woman has become such an integral part of our lives. She has provided my husband with tools and techniques to calm himself before speaking, helped both of us to open up and talk without judgement or scrutiny. To be able to communicate with ample amounts of acceptance, understanding and compassion. I find myself feeling an inner peace I've never felt and an ability to face confrontation in a healthy rational way. No anger!! Donna, if you read this... Know we value our sessions and time with you more than we can ever thank you for. Even if we just chat about the weather, you are so important to us and we deeply and truly appreciate your role in our lives. Thank you. To anyone else considering Donna, do it.
She has been great. We are still in the beginning stages but she make me feel comfortable talking about my issues.
Donna is extremely supportive and thoughtful. She makes you feel heard and reassured!
Donna has been flexible in meeting my scheduling needs, is a good listener and always offers wise, non-judgemental feedback.
After a very long time and multiple counselors I don't know how I was as fortunate to have donna as a counselor. With a new counselor indreaded revisiting all of the areas I tried with counselors in the past. With Donna it was like she just "got it" from day one. She's fair, understanding and has given me the tools to better work through my stuggles outside of betterhelp while being there for me at moments of major personal struggle and turmoil. Donna doesn't let me sit and wallow in anything though, she has constructively reminded me of where Ive been, where I'm going, and the positive qualities I have either gained or used through trying times. She has kept reminding me the power of positive thoughts and it couldn't have come at a better point in my life.
Donna has been extremely supportive in working with me. Understanding more about myself has helped me to show up better in my intimate relationship, but also in other relationships. The benefits I've realized from our working together far exceed to original intent.
Donna has been great to work with during my process of healing. I was resistant to start therapy and not being able to find the right therapist. However, I have had the opposite experience. I was matched with Donna and she has been delightful to work with. I believe that Donna provides a great balance of comfort and expertise. Even though it is virtual, I still feel supported by her via video chat. Her technique comes from the heart and you can tell that through her warm and kind demeanor. I look forward to continuing this process of healing with Donna.
I’m so grateful for being able to talk with Donna! She quickly notices details and connects them to the issues at hand. Lots of times her suggestions of how to look at this or to express that are spot on. She has clarified things, reassured me, and guided me in improving communication and strengthening relationships. All good!
Donna is awesome and I appreciate her help
Donna has helped me to navigate a very difficult time in my life. Her balanced, objective view of my situation and her encouragement to go slowly, have self-compassion and focus on what is working has been a life-saver.
She’s so kind
Donna has helped me a lot through the course of our sessions. she has been very understanding and has helped me see things I couldn’t or didn’t want to see. She knows exactly what to say and when to say it. Without her help, I probably would have been in a really dark place by now but she has been excellent and I couldn’t imagine speaking with anyone else.
Donna has helped me tremendously. I didn’t know what I needed from therapy and I felt lost. Week after week, with her help, I steered toward self understanding. I can confidently say I am a better and happier person after my time with her.
Excellent
Donna is a caring, open listener, who does great job at letting me vent but then knowing when to breaking and ask a question. Wonderful counselor!
She has been a very responsive counselor. She listens and offers great advice. I trust her.
Frequently asked questions
Does Donna Curran offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Donna Curran 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 Curran speak?
Donna Curran speaks English.
How many years of experience does Donna Curran have?
Donna Curran has 30 years of experience.
Where is Donna Curran licensed to practice?
Donna Curran is licensed to practice in Virginia and Florida.
Does Donna Curran accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Donna Curran 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."
How can I communicate with Donna Curran?
Donna Curran 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 Curran?
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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.