Donna Andrews, MSW, LCSW, Therapist in Portland, Maine

Donna Andrews, LCSW, brings compassionate expertise to her practice at LifeStance Health, supporting individuals across Maine as they navigate complex mental health challenges. With a focus on creating a respectful and welcoming environment, Donna helps adults uncover personal strengths to overcome life’s obstacles. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in building skills and solutions, empowering patients to develop a sense of agency and resilience. She serves diverse age groups, young adults, adults, and seniors, providing individualized support tailored to each person’s needs. Donna is particularly passionate about supporting clients through major life transitions and challenges, including midlife changes, later-life transitions, and grief. Donna’s practice provides a safe space for clients to speak their truth and process complex emotions, guiding them toward healing and emotional growth. Her deep commitment to assisting clients through difficult times makes her a trusted resource for those dealing with significant transitions. For her therapeutic approach, Donna uses evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and customizing her interventions to meet the specific needs of each individual. She works extensively with individuals identifying as neurodivergent or on the autism spectrum, as well as with members of the LGBTQ+ community. By incorporating a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, she ensures her approach is both adaptive and inclusive, providing a comprehensive care experience that respects the unique experiences of each client.