About Donna
Psychotherapy as sacred work — a compassionate space to explore, process, and heal.
As a dedicated educator for many years, I came to recognize the critical need for mental health support — especially through the experiences shared by my students. In 2022, I also lost my beloved stepmother-in-law. Her end-of-life journey deeply moved me and ultimately inspired me to pursue clinical social work.
Born and raised in the Philippines, I am fluent in Tagalog and Cebuano and also understand Hiligaynon. My areas of focus include faith and spirituality, grief and loss, attachment issues, cultural identity and assimilation, and anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I view psychotherapy as sacred work and am committed to being present for my clients in the most compassionate way possible. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore, process, and heal. I believe in the inherent strength of every individual and their ability to create meaningful change in their lives.
Areas of Focus
What Donna works with.
Education & Training
Background and credentials.
- Master of Social Work — Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois (December 2024)
Get in Touch
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Reach out directly by phone or email — Donna will follow up to discuss your needs and schedule a first appointment.
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Donna V. Norona is a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW #129991, supervised by Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861, at Oak Creek Relational Counseling Center, Pleasant Hill, CA.
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