Daniela M. Zbona, Ph.D, Post-Doctoral Fellow in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Daniela M. Zbona helps adults and older adults across Rhode Island find meaningful paths toward healing, resilience, and improved emotional well-being. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for those facing anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, offering a thoughtful and compassionate approach that empowers patients to better understand their experiences and develop practical tools for lasting change. She works with individuals navigating a wide range of mental health concerns and offers support tailored to each person’s goals, strengths, and life circumstances. Drawing from evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based approaches, Daniela collaborates with patients to help them build emotional flexibility, strengthen coping skills, and improve daily functioning. Her work reflects a commitment to helping individuals create meaningful progress while addressing the underlying factors that contribute to emotional distress. In addition to her primary focus areas, she also provides support for grief, life transitions, sleep difficulties, and other mental health concerns. A particular focus of Daniela’s practice is working with individuals experiencing PTSD and trauma-related challenges. She is passionate about helping patients process difficult experiences, reduce the impact of traumatic stress, and reclaim a sense of safety, confidence, and control in their lives. She also has experience supporting first responders, military veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals, recognizing the unique stressors and experiences that can influence mental health. For patients who prefer care in Romanian, Daniela is able to provide services in that language. Daniela values creating a therapeutic space where patients feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their mental health journey. She believes that effective therapy is built on trust, collaboration, and individualized care, allowing each person to move forward at a pace that feels comfortable and sustainable. She earned her education from Alliant University and brings a diverse background and perspective to her clinical work. Her dedication to ongoing professional growth helps her stay informed about effective treatment approaches for a variety of mental health conditions.