Donna Khan, LMSW
Michigan LMSW specializing in anxiety and relationships
- Anxiety and stress care
- Family and relationship support
- Accepting international clients
About Donna Khan
Donna Khan is a Michigan-based Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 31 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. She earned both her Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees from Wayne State University in 1994 and has built a career that spans inpatient medical social work and outpatient clinical practice. Her training and long experience equip her to address a wide range of concerns, including depression, stress and anxiety, family conflict, relationship difficulties, grief and anger, and transitions related to life and career changes.
Donna draws on a blend of proven therapeutic methods such as client-centered therapy, strength-focused approaches, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused techniques, and motivational enhancement. She helps clients develop practical skills and strategies to manage recurring patterns, cope with trauma or loss, and build healthier relationships. Donna also brings a coaching-minded orientation when appropriate, supporting clients as they set and achieve personal and professional goals.
Known for treating people with respect and compassion, she aims to establish a supportive therapeutic relationship that moves at each person’s pace. Donna works collaboratively with clients to identify workable solutions and foster lasting change, and she accepts clients both within Michigan and internationally.
Donna draws on a blend of proven therapeutic methods such as client-centered therapy, strength-focused approaches, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused techniques, and motivational enhancement. She helps clients develop practical skills and strategies to manage recurring patterns, cope with trauma or loss, and build healthier relationships. Donna also brings a coaching-minded orientation when appropriate, supporting clients as they set and achieve personal and professional goals.
Known for treating people with respect and compassion, she aims to establish a supportive therapeutic relationship that moves at each person’s pace. Donna works collaboratively with clients to identify workable solutions and foster lasting change, and she accepts clients both within Michigan and internationally.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Donna Khan have?
Donna Khan has 31 years of experience in social work and clinical practice.
Is Donna Khan a licensed therapist?
Yes. Donna Khan holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. Her license is listed as MI LMSW 6801091887.
In which languages does Donna Khan provide therapy?
Donna Khan provides therapy in English.
Where is Donna Khan located?
Donna Khan is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Donna Khan as my therapist?
You can work with Donna Khan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donna Khan work with international clients?
Yes, Donna Khan works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donna Khan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Inform Online Care
Donna Khan integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor treatment to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current ways of connecting and helps people rebuild secure, supportive bonds; it can be especially useful for those coping with abandonment, attachment issues, or relational trauma. Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the center of the work, emphasizing empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so individuals can discover their own solutions and build self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Donna works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts interventions as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Donna is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with a therapist from different locations, while retaining the same professional care and therapeutic focus as in-person work.