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Donna Gooden-Johnson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New York

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York (formerly Empire), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

Anxiety, Trauma, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

Congratulations on taking the initial step towards self-care. The most important aspect of therapy is building a solid relationship. Therapy can offer insight, relief, and hope, especially when you feel there is no place to turn. Your therapist should be your partner in this process; your safe space where you can open up without feeling judged. I will provide you with that safe space, a place to share your feelings and experiences and not feel judged. Once I can do this, then the work begins.

A bit about my approach to therapy

The therapeutic alliance is critical to any successful outcome in treatment. My therapeutic style is nurturing and warm.

What you can expect from our first session

I like interactive sessions, and it is my goal for all my clients to feel welcomed and comfortable.


Donna's style is

Empowering
Open-minded
Humorous

Insurance carriers Donna accepts

Aetna
Anthem
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Donna

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Hunter College
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: Stress, Relationship Issues, Anger Management, and Family Issues
Modalities: Play, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment-based, Multi-Systemic (MST), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused, and Structural Family