my approach

offer non-judgmental, positive support, accountability, and encouragement in working with you to actualize the changes you envision for yourself or some area of your life. I can assist in generating solutions to overcome roadblocks along your path and help you tap a deeper, sustainable motivation for continued progress, as well as provide practical tools, resources, and feedback as needed to help you build momentum toward attaining your goals. Together, we monitor your progress toward your goals, work through any setbacks, draw new wisdom from any challenges you encounter, and celebrate your hard-work and successes along the way!

Respecting your chosen time-frame and budget, I tailor a blend of approaches to fit your needs and goals, most often drawing from the following orientations and methods: Insights from Positive Psychology (the scientific study of happiness), brief/solution-focused counseling, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches, as well as narrative and schema therapy. I utilize specialized assessment tools for gaining insight into your personality, values, character strengths, and career satisfaction. I have an integrative wellness and humanistic philosophy, viewing all aspects of each person—mind, body, heart, spirit—as a functionally integrated whole who is innately good, and is equipped with the necessary capabilities for growing, learning, healing and actualizing their unique potential.

A BIT ABOUT DONNA

A Bit About Me

My belief is that meaningful change begins with meeting a person where they are and curiosity about what’s possible, untapped strengths, and the pathways forward that may not yet be visible. My role is to help you uncover those pathways, offering non-judgmental support, practical tools, and a collaborative process that respects your unique needs, strengths, and goals.

With graduate training in Counseling Psychology at UT Austin, I’ve spent over two decades working with individuals in clinics, schools, non-profits, and private practice, supporting diverse clients through transitions and growth. My approach is solution-focused and rooted in positive psychology, focusing on “what is and what could be” from this moment, forwards, rather than on any limitations from of the past or “what was.” My counselign approach is integrative approach that strives to nurture the body, mind, heart, and spirit and bring them togther more connected and balanced whole, I draw from mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral, narrative therapy, schema therapy, and other frameworks for understanding in a flexible and tailored approach to best meet each perosn’s evolving needs. .

I particularly enjoy working with young adults and mid-lifers, from the gifted and creatives, highly sensitive persons, to high-achievers, any seeking insight and personal growth, those navigating transitions, rethinking priorities, or seeking greater balance, resilience, and clarity. Whether you're facing a career shift, a major life change, or a desire to reconnect with your strengths and values,

I welcome the opportunity and to walk alongside you as an non-judgmental observer, a guide, and a witness to your growth as you explore new possibilities for growth and change at a pace that feels right for you.

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I received my graduate training in the UT Austin Counseling Psychology doctoral program and completed a Master's degree in Educational Psychology in 1997, subsequently working in clinics, schools, non-profits, and private practice. I have enjoyed working with a wide range of individuals and groups across the age spectrum, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, both within Austin, Texas, and around the world. My current practice focuses on individual adults, college students, and young adults. Please see below for issues I don't work with currently under "PRACTICE SCOPE" below. For more about my background, training, work, and philosophy of practice, I invite you to visit my website at www. donnaroselpc. com

FEES & PAYMENT

•$30 per 15 minutes, with 15 to 90 minute session times. (Special discounts /reduced fee openings may be available-please inquire if interested. )

• I am not accepting insurance or filing claims for 2023; however, I can accept employer FSA/HSA health spending payments by debit/credit card. I do accept EAP (Employee Assistance Program) benefit plans and referrals.

•Some EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs) allow telephone or video counseling without a diagnosis, and sessions are free of charge to employees—check with your employer's EAP to see if I am listed as a provider.

•I respect the investment of your time and finances required in undertaking the personal change process, and so I am committed to making each session effective and valuable for you, as well as to working within the limitations of your time-frame, schedule, and budget.

SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY

•Mon-Thurs: 8am to 9pm, and Fri 8 to 5 for online video/phone appointments. Limited evening and weekend openings are available

PRACTICE SCOPE/LIMITATIONS

I welcome and enjoy working with clients of all cultures, races, sexual orientations, and religions; however, I don’t specialize in working with all issues and conditions. To ensure you receive the appropriate care from a specialist who can best address your needs (especially when using remote/distance counseling), please seek another professional for the following:

• Under age 18

• Couples counseling

• Active or unresolved trauma or abuse

• Family counseling, family planning, and pregnancy counseling

• Life-threatening conditions, psychiatric emergencies, crisis intervention

• Active severe mental illness (ex. psychosis, personality, severe depression, bipolar, eating disorders, and others)

• Addiction/chemical abuse/dependency and behavioral addictions (gambling, sex, gaming, etc.)

• Legal issues (child custody, court testimony, FMLA, disability, DWI, or accident claims)

• Eating, neurodevelopmental, and sexual dysfunction

• Biblically-focused counseling (I openly welcome clients of all faiths and individuals with a spiritual outlook and seek to integrate your beliefs and values in my approach)