Donna Holden, LMFT

Oklahoma · 13 years in practice

Donna Holden is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on emotionally centered work.

License and registration

LMFT, Oklahoma: 11769 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1265653083 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Donna

Donna Holden is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on emotionally centered work. She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people manage stress, anxiety, and depression. Donna keeps sessions straightforward and practical.

She listens, helps people name their feelings, and looks for small changes that improve day-to-day life. She works with relationship and family concerns and supports parents facing the strain of caregiving and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

With 13 years of clinical experience, Donna draws on many ways of working to match each person's needs. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to examine patterns in close relationships and to open up new, more connected interactions. She also uses client-centered methods to follow the client's lead and cognitive behavioral tools to address thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety or low mood.

Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. Donna aims to make the work clear and doable, with specific skills and short-term goals when useful. She encourages people to take small steps between sessions to practice new ways of relating and coping.

People who choose Donna can expect a collaborative process. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation and priorities, and she helps set clear next steps so progress feels tangible.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Donna names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches work online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on the emotional patterns people bring into close relationships. Online sessions can help identify those patterns, name emotions, and practice new ways of responding to partners or family members. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead; online formats let the therapist and client focus on what matters most in the moment and adapt pace and style accordingly.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, concerns, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made or new needs emerge.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, to have quick skill practice, or to use a format that feels most comfortable for the client.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She also addresses parenting challenges, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, life purpose, social anxiety, and phobia.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral strategies to create practical steps people can try.

What is her background and experience?

She has 13 years of clinical experience working with individuals around anxiety, mood, and relationship concerns. That experience shapes a practical approach to coping skills and communication work.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in Oklahoma.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and getting started work?

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