Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
How Donna works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Donna
Donna Rudd is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina with 30 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, parenting pressures, and struggles with focus. Donna keeps sessions focused on each person's needs and goals so conversations stay practical and clear.
Donna spent many years working in schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. Her roles included classroom teacher, special education resource teacher, and guidance counselor.
Background and approach
That school background shaped how she listens and how she explains strategies in plain language. In sessions she uses straightforward tools to manage worry, lift mood, and build confidence. She often teaches simple skills people can use between meetings.
The emphasis is on small, doable steps rather than big promises. Donna also supports people coping with life transitions, trauma and abuse, panic attacks, and questions about life purpose. She pays attention to what matters most to each person and adjusts the pace accordingly.
Motivation and practical problem solving are common themes in her work. Her approach is warm and respectful. She aims to guide rather than direct, helping people find their own answers while offering structure and feedback.
If someone prefers clear strategies and steady support, her style tends to fit well.
What Donna works with
Everything Donna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Donna's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Donna lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Donna uses client-centered therapy to place the person's priorities at the center of each session. That means conversations follow the client's goals and pace, with the therapist offering listening, reflection, and practical suggestions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety, panic, or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Donna will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts tools over time based on what helps most, so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video lets people work face-to-face and practice skills that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging can provide shorter check-ins, on-the-go support, or a way to arrange next steps without a call.
Questions people ask about Donna
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, parenting pressures, trauma and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on the person's goals and preferences, with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness when useful.
How much experience does she bring?
Donna has 30 years of professional experience, including work as a classroom teacher, special education resource teacher, and guidance counselor in K-12 schools.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with the client's location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.