Donna Newkirk, LCSW, OK | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.93

About Donna Newkirk

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Donna Newkirk

Donna is a compassionate advocate skilled in the art of listening. Donna specializes in thoughts of self-harm, managing through a crisis, and identifying the relationship between thoughts and behavior. With over 34 years of working with clients from elementary school age to senior years in life, Donna , a retired educator, is dedicating her second career to servicing those who struggle with mental health problems. Donna is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CAMS( Framework for Suicidal Risk), and was a Framework for Understanding Poverty Trainer. Donna focuses on listening and collaboration with her clients with a team approach.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.*Please note: If you are looking for ADHD care, I do not prescribe controlled medications like Adderall or Ritalin. However, we can support you with therapy and other medications commonly used in ADHD treatment, such as Strattera and Intuniv.*

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

University of Oklahoma, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1689091621

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.93

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Donna Newkirk?

Generally, Donna Newkirk has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Donna Newkirk's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Donna Newkirk accepting new patients?

Donna Newkirk generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Donna Newkirk's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Donna Newkirk accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Donna Newkirk online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Donna Newkirk using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Donna Newkirk work with?

Donna Newkirk works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Donna Newkirk?

Donna Newkirk frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Donna Newkirk on their profile.