Licensed clinical social worker recordUtah
Donna Sarvela, LCSW
Utah
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 14224899-3501
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 82665
- NPI
- 1871933127
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
These details come from information Donna supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Donna
Donna Sarvela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah and California with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes.
Her approach starts with recognizing strengths. She listens to what’s working and builds from there. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps, not jargon. She aims to create a setting where people can speak about hard things without fear of judgment.
Donna draws from several therapy methods to match the work to the person. She uses client-centered techniques to follow a person’s lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness practices are offered to support emotion regulation and present-moment awareness.
Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is weighing change, like with substance use or smoking cessation. Psychodynamic ideas can help uncover long-standing patterns tied to family of origin and relationship dynamics. Sessions combine these approaches based on what the client needs.
In practical terms Donna works with co-occurring concerns such as codependency, domestic violence impacts, mood disorders, impulsivity, isolation, and self-harm risk factors. She also addresses forgiveness, guilt, life purpose, and social anxiety. People are guided toward small, achievable changes and clearer next steps.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Costs vary by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Donna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is practical and problem-focused, often useful for anxiety, mood issues, and social anxiety.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices. These techniques can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she draws on when someone is considering change, such as in drug or alcohol concerns or smoking cessation; it focuses on the client’s own reasons for change and builds motivation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Donna will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying different strategies and adjusting based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and daily life. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions without video when bandwidth or comfort is a concern. These practical options help people keep therapy consistent with everyday routines.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Utah, California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes along with related issues like codependency and isolation.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach and integrates practical methods such as CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has 13 years of professional clinical experience in behavioral health settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licences in Utah and California and practices from Utah.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary by location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers