- guilt and shame
- attachment issues
- communication skills
About Donique
Donique Ramsay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with six years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and loneliness.
Donique uses a direct and collaborative style. She listens to what feels heavy and helps people name the patterns that keep repeating. She also offers gentle challenges when needed, so conversations move beyond feelings into workable steps. Sessions aim to balance understanding what happened with practical ways to respond differently going forward.
Her background as a social worker informs a problem-focused approach. That means practical strategies and attention to how everyday life gets in the way of feeling better. Donique often helps people clarify values, set boundaries, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. She emphasizes developing clearer communication and more reliable coping skills.
Clients can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative goal-setting. Work may include looking at past patterns like attachment or abandonment, and how those patterns show up now. Donique helps people name guilt and shame and then work through what those feelings mean for daily life and relationships.
To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The fee structure varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Donique works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and changing unhelpful responses. One common approach involves examining how past attachment and abandonment experiences shape current relationships and emotional reactions; this helps people recognize repeated patterns and practice new ways of relating. Another useful method concentrates on managing mood and anxiety symptoms through practical coping skills and gradual exposure to avoided situations; this supports steadier daily functioning and less avoidance.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Donique collaborates with clients to identify what fits best based on their goals, needs, and preferences. She will explain options, try techniques, and adjust the plan together as progress and challenges appear.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so therapy can be more consistent. Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking. This helps make sure sessions match your schedule, whether you need a shorter check-in, a session that does not require video, or a regular weekly appointment.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She listens closely, offers feedback, and introduces practical steps to change patterns that cause ongoing distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a practicing clinician. That time has included work with trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a CT LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut. She practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to clients within the permitted regions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.