Donna Atkinson, LMFT

Hi, I’m Donna Atkinson (She/Her) and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I know that many of us are struggling with painful situations in our lives and are looking for a way to move forward.  I believe we are doing the best we can at this moment in our lives. Using a strengths-based approach, I work with clients to remember forgotten positive qualities in ourselves and in our relationships.  We can work together to identify areas where you feel stuck and develop ways to move to the next page in the book of your life. What has happened in the past has led us to this chapter in our lives, but we can always turn the page and start a new one.

Change can be very intimidating, but it can also lead us to new and exciting places. I am here to empower you and guide you on this journey. You deserve the life you envision for yourself and your family.

I specialize in trauma, attachment, substance abuse, anxiety, and depression.  I have worked with parents and children who are not living together and are struggling with feelings of separation and loss.  I have also worked with adoptive families who are struggling with attachment and living together as a harmonious family.

I earned my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University. I also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Relations from the University of Connecticut. I have over 25 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, seeing individuals, couples, and families.  I have further training in the Circle of Security (COS) model and help my clients increase attachment and trust between family members. 

Donna participates with Aetna, Anthem, and Husky plans.

Donna will be available for in-person sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

A Little More About Me

I worked at somewhat stable jobs in the clinical field for over 25 years and was a clinical supervisor for many of those years.  I decided to take a leap of faith because I wanted to get back to seeing clients full-time. It was a risky move to make in the middle of my career for many reasons, but I don’t regret it one bit.  I am happier now than I ever have been and I’m passionate about the work I do. My philosophy is if this was the last year of your life, are you doing what you would want to be doing or moving toward it, are you appreciating and enjoying the people around you and are you happy.  When my answer to some of those questions was no, I made the changes I needed to so that I could answer yes instead.

I also believe that self-care is very important.  I enjoy reading books, going to the beach, going to concerts, spending time with family and friends and eating good food.  I also grew up going to New York and Boston to watch my favorite sports teams with my family.