Donna J Ryngala PhD is a Psychologist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Family Conflict, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality, and Women's Issues. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
There are many barriers that prevent us from moving forward in life or in relationship and therapy can help to identify and overcome them. Over the last 15+ years, I have worked with individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. Additionally, my work with couples includes examining how old patterns of behavior (e.g. how intimacy was for our parents, excessive substance use) prevent us from having healthy, strong and secure bonds. As a psychologist who has a firm grasp of the research behind effective treatments, I balance warmth, compassion and acceptance with strategies for creating lasting change. We will work collaboratively to identify the goals for change: life problems (ineffective coping, infidelity) or issues that may be more difficult to identify (eg., habits of choosing unhealthy relationships.) Therapy focuses on actions, thoughts & feelings that impact your lives. We will work together to determine the balance of acceptance and change. I have extensive