Donna Marchant-Roof, LCSW
Compassionate, practical guidance for everyday parenting challenges
Book with Donna- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Donna
Donna Marchant-Roof is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 30 years of experience. She uses straightforward, practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. Donna also supports parents navigating the strain of raising children and those coping with workplace or career concerns.
She earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mercy College and a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University.
Background and approach
Donna has worked across age groups and settings, including time helping older adults with medical changes and life transitions. She has also coached healthcare leaders and people moving into supervisory roles. Donna blends client-centered listening with solution-focused steps and mindfulness practices.
Sessions focus on identifying small, realistic goals and building on what already works in daily life. She often teaches simple coping skills and practical ways to reduce overwhelm. Her work also covers trauma, abuse, caregiving stress, end-of-life concerns, and career or workplace issues.
Donna pays attention to emotional needs alongside practical realities like medical treatment or job changes. People who reach out can expect a calm, goal-oriented approach. Donna aims to celebrate small wins and to map a clear path forward.
She invites clients to start where they are and to move at a manageable pace.
What Donna works with
Everything Donna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Donna helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Workplace issues
Approaches Donna lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Donna’s Approaches Work Online
Donna uses client-centered therapy to begin online work by listening carefully and following the client’s lead. This approach focuses on understanding what matters most to the person and building the session around their priorities. It is useful for people who need a supportive, nonjudgmental space to talk about stress, grief, or parenting challenges.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical experiments. CBT breaks big problems into small, manageable steps and offers tools for changing patterns of thinking and behavior. This method is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and overwhelm related to life transitions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist partners with each client to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. Together they set realistic goals, try small changes, and adjust the plan as progress happens.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and teaching exercises, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, quick coaching prompts, or pacing sessions around busy schedules. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent despite work, caregiving, or travel.
Questions people ask about Donna
What concerns does Donna commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and life changes. Parenting, relationship strain, workplace issues, and caregiver stress are also part of her focus.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with solution-focused steps and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize small goals, practical skills, and using what already works in daily life.
What kind of background does she bring to sessions?
Donna has 30 years of professional experience, including work with older adults and coaching healthcare leaders. She also has experience across age groups and clinical settings.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients for online work.
Which session formats are available?
Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging are available as session formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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