Donnise Powell, LCSW

Licensed in California · 6 years in practice

Donnise Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers a warm, conversational approach to therapy.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 126885 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1225556988 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Donnise

Donnise Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers a warm, conversational approach to therapy. She keeps sessions down-to-earth and approachable so people can talk about what’s hardest without feeling judged. Many clients find her style easy to connect with and focused on practical progress.

She centers the work on honest connection and self-discovery. Donnise combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with real-world perspective. When appropriate she may share personal insights to help normalize difficult feelings and to show that change is possible.

Background and approach

Her areas of focus include stress and anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. She also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, and building self-love. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most and to identify small steps forward.

Donnise strives to make sessions feel like a meaningful conversation rather than a formal evaluation. People can expect a genuine, respectful tone and an emphasis on practical strategies they can use between meetings. She welcomes incorporating spirituality and Christian values when a client requests that perspective.

With six years of clinical experience practicing in California, Donnise draws on clinical knowledge and everyday insight. She uses multiple session formats to fit different needs, including video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. The goal is to help people move through hard moments and toward greater emotional balance.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Donnise lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

How therapeutic approaches meet online care

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasizes identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood; this helps people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Another approach centers on building emotional awareness and processing loss or shame through guided conversations and activities; this can support grief work and issues around forgiveness and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments happen over time so the plan reflects what actually helps the client make progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit quick check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and building self-love.

What is her general approach to therapy?

Her style is warm and conversational with an emphasis on honest connection. She blends evidence-based techniques with a relatable, down-to-earth manner.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of experience providing clinical care in California.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds the LCSW credential, listed as CA LCSW, and practices in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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