Donna Jarecki

About Me

Donna is a LMSW, psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples across various life stages. She holds a particular passion for helping clients strengthen communication, deepen emotional connection, and build more fulfilling relationships. Her work integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), Executive Functioning, Parent and Life Coaching, CBT, MBCT, IFS, SPACE, Couples Therapy, and Play Therapy and coaching-informed techniques to support meaningful and lasting change. 

Donna brings a warm, collaborative, and thoughtful approach to therapy, drawing on evidence-based practices tailored to each client’s unique needs. She believes in meeting clients where they are, creating a supportive space where growth can unfold at a pace that feels both safe and empowering. Grounded in the belief that emotional well-being is essential to overall health, Donna fosters a therapeutic environment that is both compassionate and growth-oriented.

Her clinical work is rooted in helping clients explore the internal thoughts, patterns, and mental imagery that may be holding them back. Through this process, Donna supports clients in gaining clarity, building confidence, and moving forward with a stronger sense of competence and self-understanding.

Donna earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University. She holds certifications in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Independent Educational Consulting from the University of California, Irvine, Executive Functioning from Landmark College, and Life Coaching from the Jay Shetty School. She is currently pursuing additional certifications in couples therapy through the Gottman Institute and in Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapy (EFCT, EFIT).