Therapist profile
Donna Alexander, LMFT
Tennessee
Licensed therapist - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Tennessee / 772
- NPI1215259536
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTennessee
About
- CBT for thoughts
- EFT for emotions
- Gottman for couples
About Donna
Donna Alexander is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience based in Tennessee. She works with adults on relationship strains, parenting stress, grief, anxiety, anger, and other life changes. Donna uses clear, practical methods rather than abstract theory.
She frames work around problem-solving and emotion work. That can mean identifying thinking patterns that escalate anger, practicing new communication habits, or learning brief tools to calm intense feelings. Sessions focus on what someone can try between meetings as well as what comes up in the room.
Donna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thought patterns that feed stress and anger. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to address how partners connect and handle conflict. Solution-Focused Therapy guides short-term goal setting when someone needs quick, practical shifts.
Her background includes long experience with military veterans and the unique stresses they report. She also works with career concerns, eating issues, self-esteem struggles, and feelings of guilt or shame. Clients who want coaching around life purpose or career decisions can use her coaching-oriented sessions.
The style is straightforward and values personal beliefs. People who prefer direct, skills-based work and clear next steps tend to find it useful. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Donna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that increase stress or anger, then testing small changes to see what helps. EFT concentrates on feelings and attachment needs, helping people name emotions and change how they respond in close relationships. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Donna will work with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, combining techniques when that makes sense. This is a collaborative process based on the issues someone brings and what they want to change. The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, handle brief check-ins when a quick reset is needed, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively online, and the focus stays on practical skills, emotion regulation, and improving day-to-day interactions.Areas of focus
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship problems, parenting stress, grief, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches that include emotion work and problem solving rather than abstract talk therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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