Paul Edward Donato

Paul Edward Donato, Ph.D., LCSW-C, MHA, is a seasoned clinical social worker and therapist with over 25 years of experience in mental health care, having worked in both inpatient and outpatient facilities. He specializes in marital and couples therapy as well as providing support to individuals, including teens and adults, struggling with depression and anxiety. Paul received his master's training from the University of Maryland and completed his doctoral studies at Cornell University. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as a field instructor for graduate students and has an academic background that includes teaching at the University of Maryland Graduate School. As a member of the NASW and the International Society for Emotion-Focused Therapy, he employs evidence-based theories and methods in his practice. For those facing anxiety and depression, Paul assists with distress management, utilizing Interpersonal Psychotherapy to foster mood changes. His couples therapy sessions are guided by an emotion-focused framework, aiming to address and mend fractures in partner bonding. Paul is committed to fostering a non-judgmental environment where clients can work collaboratively with him as a team. He utilizes a short-term therapeutic model and encourages clients to find the right therapist for their needs, offering referrals if he does not prove to be the best match.