Donna Gettle, LCPC

Licensed in Montana · 22 years in practice

Donna Gettle provides straightforward, practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, addictions, or low self-esteem.

License and registration

LCPC, Montana: BBH-LCPC-LIC-1373 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1437487683 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 22
Languages: English

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About Donna

Donna Gettle provides straightforward, practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, addictions, or low self-esteem. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor - LCPC - practicing in Montana with 22 years of experience. Donna aims to make the first steps simple and understandable for worried parents and adults who need clear guidance.

She listens to each person’s story and shapes sessions around what matters most to them.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on learning coping skills, improving emotional resilience, and finding realistic ways to manage daily pressures. Donna respects different worldviews and will work from either a faith-based or a secular perspective, depending on the client’s background. Her work leans on practical, evidence-based techniques that are adapted to fit each person’s needs.

That can mean steady skill-building, coping plans for moments of high stress, or step-by-step work after a loss. Wherever someone is, Donna helps them move at a pace they can manage. Over two decades in practice have given her experience with many common life challenges.

She aims for a calm, respectful atmosphere where people can try new ways of responding to old problems. The focus is on useful changes that can improve day-to-day life. Clients who want flexible options can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

The goal is to find approaches that fit a person’s schedule and help them reach their goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Donna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

Donna uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use every day. One common approach involves teaching coping strategies for anxiety and stress such as breathing, grounding, and structured problem-solving to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on grief and loss work, helping people process emotions, build routines, and find steady ways to remember and move forward.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy with Donna is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to add flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection helps. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or a good option when bandwidth is limited. Chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit brief updates or coping support into a busy day. These options help people access consistent care while fitting therapy into their routine.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Donna address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem concerns using practical strategies aimed at daily life.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions emphasize clear, evidence-based techniques and skill-building. The approach is practical and tailored to each person’s needs.

How long has she been practicing?

Donna has 22 years of experience as a clinician supporting people through common life challenges and transitions.

Does she hold a professional credential and where is she based?

She holds the credential MT LCPC and practices in Montana.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are available for therapy sessions?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How do I start working with her?

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