Personalized Mental Health Support
Compassionate therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma relief.
Personalized Mental Health Support
Compassionate therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma relief.
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Virtual Therapy
Experienced Guidance
Experienced Guidance
Dr. Donnelly is a clinical psychologist providing virtual therapy services for adults in Washington DC, Maryland, New York, and all PSYPACT-participating states.
Virtual therapy via HIPPA compliant video platforms can allow you seek treatment in the privacy of your own home.
Experienced Guidance
Experienced Guidance
Experienced Guidance
Dr. Donnelly brings extensive experience addressing a range of challenges, including anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and substance misuse. She’s passionate about supporting you on your journey to your personal goals.
Healing Through Connection
Depression and Anxiety
Dr. Donnelly helps clients process the emotional distress caused by depression and anxiety. She provides a supportive and compassionate space for clients to learn skills and navigate these challenging emotions. Her treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP/EXRP) for OCD.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy sessions are designed to help clients heal from the effects of trauma, such as PTSD, childhood abuse, and sexual assault. She employs evidence-based methods like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR), and Written Exposure Therapy (WET). These therapies support clients in processing their trauma, developing coping skills for managing symptoms, and building a satisfying life.
Alcohol and Substance Misuse
Sessions are designed to support clients in achieving their goals in substance misuse counseling. Whether your aim is to abstain from or reduce substance use, she utilizes motivational and evidence-based strategies to promote sustainable change. The modalities offered include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Additionally, she is trained in Invitation to Change (ITC) and CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training)—proven strategies designed to help you support a loved one struggling with alcohol or substance us
About me
Dr. Donnelly earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from George Washington University and also holds a Master's in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College. She completed her predoctoral internship at NYC Health + Hospital's Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center in Brooklyn, NY. Her postdoctoral training involved conducting mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, and suicide risk assessments for patients with a variety of mental health conditions in a correctional setting.
With extensive experience in outpatient clinics, she specializes in anxiety treatment, trauma therapy, and substance misuse, employing only evidence-based techniques. Dr. Donnelly is Senior Clinician at the Center for Motivation and Change, a renowned clinical practice serving people with addiction and their loved ones with a dedication to science and kindness.
Dr. Donnelly brings over 15 years of experience offering specialized therapy services to adolescents and adults.