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Donna M Lochner

Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP

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Albany, NY 12205
I am a Licenced Mental Health Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Do you feel frustrated, sad or lonely with one or more of your relationships (including the one with yourself)? Does it seem like things used to be good and now you can't figure out how they went south? Maybe you're pulling your hair out trying to get the other to hear and understand you? Whether the struggle is with your relationship with yourself, a partner or spouse, a family member, or a friend, relationship snags hurt and can be difficult and messy to sort through.
If you've tried everything you can think of, you may believe there's no hope. Professional counseling can help you sort through the muck, confusion, and tension. It can clarify what you need and want to be different. It can help you understand and interrupt patterns that replay again and again, communicate more productively,
rediscover connection, and gain relief from conflict and inner turmoil. While loved ones can give advice, a professional counselor can assist you free of value judgements and bias about how things "should" be. I'd like to help. Why not contact me and see how I might help you turn things around?
Call or Donna M Lochner now for a free 15 minute consultation - (518) 456-7030

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Albany, NY 12205

(518) 456-7030
My website
Video or phone sessions presently. I'm available weekdays and evenings with my last session from 5:30- 6:25 p.m.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Depression 
I see individuals and couples  
All about relationships! I will help you to create satisfying relationships with yourself, friends, family members, and partners/spouses.
Donna M Lochner
Let's Connect (518) 456-7030
Photo of Donna M Lochner, Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Albany, NY 12205

(518) 456-7030
My website
Video or phone sessions presently. I'm available weekdays and evenings with my last session from 5:30- 6:25 p.m.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Depression 
I see individuals and couples  
All about relationships! I will help you to create satisfying relationships with yourself, friends, family members, and partners/spouses.
Donna M Lochner

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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I do NOT take insurance. If you have HSA/ FSA accounts, you likely can deduct fees from them. I will give you a bill as proof of payment,
Photo of Donna M Lochner, Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Donna M Lochner
Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 456-7030
"
I do NOT take insurance. If you have HSA/ FSA accounts, you likely can deduct fees from them. I will give you a bill as proof of payment,
Photo of Donna M Lochner, Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Donna M Lochner
Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 456-7030

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 000512 Donna M Lochner
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 33 years
  • Attended College of St. Rose, Master's degree in counseling, MS Ed Master's degree in counseling, Graduated 2002
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - Pesi training and Evergreen certificate 2023
  • Certificate from National Board of Certified Counselors 2005
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I welcome new individuals or couples! I have 33 years experience helping adults and couples with a myriad of concerns. I am a lifelong learner and eagerly participate in continuing education, in addition to what is required. In 2023 I acquired the Certified Clinical Trauma Professional certification
Photo of Donna M Lochner, Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Donna M Lochner
Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 456-7030
"
I welcome new individuals or couples! I have 33 years experience helping adults and couples with a myriad of concerns. I am a lifelong learner and eagerly participate in continuing education, in addition to what is required. In 2023 I acquired the Certified Clinical Trauma Professional certification
Photo of Donna M Lochner, Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Donna M Lochner
Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 456-7030

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Childhood abuse/dysfunctional family experiences
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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Individual clients and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, infidelity, childhood abuse, among other issues, seek my help. I work collaboratively with you and am sensitive to pacing. I help you to clarify wants/needs, support you in compassionalty strengthening the relationship with yourself, and other, and learn and practice new skills related to communication and conflict resolution.
Photo of Donna M Lochner, Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Donna M Lochner
Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 456-7030
"
Individual clients and couples struggling with depression, anxiety, infidelity, childhood abuse, among other issues, seek my help. I work collaboratively with you and am sensitive to pacing. I help you to clarify wants/needs, support you in compassionalty strengthening the relationship with yourself, and other, and learn and practice new skills related to communication and conflict resolution.
Photo of Donna M Lochner, Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Donna M Lochner
Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 456-7030

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Creative expressive/art, movement, collage
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Spiritual according to your needs
  • Strength-Based
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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Our original school (family) likely has an impact on our present day experiences. We may explore how that adds/detracts from your happiness. We'll look at how your thoughts and beliefs affect you. We will lean on your strengths and bring them into your world as a whole while exploring what fits for you and what doesn't in your today moments. You will learn new skills with opportunity to practice.
Photo of Donna M Lochner, Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Donna M Lochner
Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 456-7030
"
Our original school (family) likely has an impact on our present day experiences. We may explore how that adds/detracts from your happiness. We'll look at how your thoughts and beliefs affect you. We will lean on your strengths and bring them into your world as a whole while exploring what fits for you and what doesn't in your today moments. You will learn new skills with opportunity to practice.
Photo of Donna M Lochner, Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Donna M Lochner
Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 456-7030

Location

Primary Location

Albany, NY 12205

(518) 456-7030

Nearby Areas

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Video or phone sessions presently. I'm available weekdays and evenings with my last session from 5:30- 6:25 p.m.
Photo of Donna M Lochner, Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Donna M Lochner
Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (518) 456-7030
"
Video or phone sessions presently. I'm available weekdays and evenings with my last session from 5:30- 6:25 p.m.
Photo of Donna M Lochner, Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Donna M Lochner
Counselor, NCC, LMHC, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (518) 456-7030