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Donna Maso, LCSW

Seasoned Florida LCSW specializing in relationships and trauma
  • Relationship therapy
  • Trauma and grief
  • Parenting support

About Donna Maso

Donna Maso is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 31 years of counseling experience, offering compassionate, strength-focused support for people across the lifespan. She has worked with clients ranging from young children to older adults and brings extensive experience in relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and anger management. Her practice also addresses issues such as caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and life purpose.

Her professional background spans outpatient, transitional, inpatient, and crisis services, and includes work with children diagnosed with AD/HD, survivors of abuse and trauma through shelter, hotline, and court services, child crisis and protection centers, couples and family agencies, and military families. She has experience with mandated referrals and adjudicated adolescents, having served as an executive director of treatment programs, and has worked in school settings including regular and alternative education. Her work also includes correctional settings, program development for people with disabilities, and care for those with chronic or terminal conditions. She worked in hospice settings serving hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and memory care.

Donna emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that focuses on clients' strengths and practical solutions. She invites prospective clients to begin a process toward workable changes and new possibilities. As a policy, she asks that telehealth sessions not be electronically recorded without prior consent and notes that applicable laws governing HIPAA protections in-office also apply to telehealth sessions.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger management

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Donna Maso have?

Donna Maso has 31 years of professional counseling experience.

Is Donna Maso a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her Florida license is FL LCSW SW9949.

In which languages does Donna Maso provide therapy?

Donna Maso provides therapy in English.

Where is Donna Maso located?

Donna Maso is located in Florida.

How can I work with Donna Maso as my therapist?

You can work with Donna Maso through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Donna Maso work with international clients?

Donna Maso does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Donna Maso 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 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.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Donna brings client-centered therapy to online work by prioritizing the individual's goals and pace; this approach creates space for the client to lead the conversation while the therapist offers empathetic guidance to build on personal strengths and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, anger, and problem-solving around relationship or parenting challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and is helpful for clients dealing with intense emotions, impulsivity, or strained relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Donna works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and goal-focused.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care around work, caregiving, or mobility constraints. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and allow clients to engage in therapy from familiar settings, supporting continuity of care while addressing relationship, trauma, grief, and caregiving concerns.

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