Donna Coakley
MD and licensed counselor using CBT, DBT, and EMDR
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About
Donna Coakley, MD, LCPC, LPC, brings 26 years of clinical experience to work with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and a wide range of related issues. She holds licenses and supervisory credentials and has combined training in client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Her practice is anchored in evidence-informed models and tailored planning.
Coakley has spent more than a decade working with military members and their families, and she lists additional areas of focus that include first responder issues, domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, process addictions, and mood-related concerns such as seasonal affective disorder. Sessions attend to specific goals such as improving communication, addressing shame and guilt, and working through trauma-related material.
Her approach emphasizes collaborative treatment planning and practical skills alongside trauma processing when appropriate. Donna Coakley is based in the District of Columbia, works in English, and offers options for clients both within the United States and internationally. She aims to adapt methods to the needs presented by each client and to create a respectful, attentive clinical space.
Coakley has spent more than a decade working with military members and their families, and she lists additional areas of focus that include first responder issues, domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, process addictions, and mood-related concerns such as seasonal affective disorder. Sessions attend to specific goals such as improving communication, addressing shame and guilt, and working through trauma-related material.
Her approach emphasizes collaborative treatment planning and practical skills alongside trauma processing when appropriate. Donna Coakley is based in the District of Columbia, works in English, and offers options for clients both within the United States and internationally. She aims to adapt methods to the needs presented by each client and to create a respectful, attentive clinical space.
- Location:
- District of Columbia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 26
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Communication problems, Domestic violence, First responder issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Jealousy, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LCPC LC0875, DC LPC PRC1370
- NPI Number: 1780822148
- License: LPC (District of Columbia), LCPC (Maryland), LPC (Virginia)
Remote care with skills-based and trauma-focused approaches
Donna Coakley offers online options that pair structured skills training with trauma-focused processing. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, she helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and build practical coping strategies. Dialectical behavior therapy contributes concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or relationship strains are central concerns.
For clients addressing traumatic memories or severe distress tied to past events, she is trained and approved in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, an approach that guides processing of disturbing material in a structured manner. Mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing are used to support engagement, foster awareness, and encourage meaningful behavior change.
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging. The clinician frames treatment as a collaborative effort, tailoring the mix of approaches to the client’s goals and preferences while explaining how different methods may be used at various points in care.
What is Donna Coakley’s clinical background?
She has 26 years of experience working with concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family issues, ADHD, and addictions, and has more than ten years of experience with military members and their families.
Which credentials and licenses does she hold?
Donna Coakley holds the credentials MD, LCPC, and LPC. License details include MD LCPC LC0875 and DC LPC PRC1370.
What language(s) are services offered in?
Services are offered in English.
Where is she based?
She is based in the District of Columbia and is licensed to practice in the region per her listed licenses.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on preference and scheduling.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
Yes. This profile indicates she accepts international clients.
What does it cost to work together?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her services.