Julia is wonderful, patient and kind. She listens and offers practical advice and thought perspectives for my various concerns. I appreciate that she helps me set goals and proposes ideas on how I can help solve and work through whatever I am struggling with. Julia has been a tremendous help and I look forward to continuing to work with her!
Julia Massay-Donato, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Julia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Julia. View 6 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York
Recent reviews
Julia is amazing. She makes me feel so valid and heard.
More about Julia
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
Welcome to BetterHelp! I'm so happy you were able to take this step forward! My name is Julia Donato and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York State. I have been practicing for almost 6 years in a variety of settings, including residential facilities, private practice offices, schools, the community and in clients' homes. I am educated primarily to work with family systems, including extensive knowledge regarding intimate relationships. Most of my experience is working with kids and teenagers, as well as their families. I also have training and education around parenting, the difficulties, emotions involved and helpful skills and techniques. In general, I have worked with many clients dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, self-motivation and relationship concerns.
I work from two main theories of therapy, including Attachment Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Theory. Using Attachment theory basically means I am curious about your family and friend supports so I can better understand how you grew up, the important people in your life and how they contribute to your success. As for Cognitive Behavioral theory, I prefer working with the techniques in this theory, as they are easy to learn and can be used at home in your daily life, helping you build better patterns. Generally, I am also interested in all the different systems of your life, as I believe they impact each other. However, I definitely want all clients to be able to lead their own journeys in treatment, and so I will look to you to provide goals and objectives. I view your role as the leader on this journey, and my role as the guide, helping provide all the potential pathway options.
My initial goal is to always build a strong relationship with each client so that treatment can be tailored to your specific needs. I work from a very collaborative perspective and so I will work hard to make sure treatment is how you envisioned. I want to make sure all clients receive the care they need, and so I am always open to feedback from clients on what might work for them.
I truly want what is best for all my clients, as I always want everyone to feel whole and full of life. Thank you for reading and I cannot wait to work together!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Attachment issues
Body image
Communication problems
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Post-traumatic stress
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Julia Massay-Donato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205339322.
- LMFT · New York · 001425 · Expires December 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Julia Massay-Donato
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Julia is wonderful, patient and kind. She listens and offers practical advice and thought perspectives for my various concerns. I appreciate that she helps me set goals and proposes ideas on how I can help solve and work through whatever I am struggling with. Julia has been a tremendous help and I look forward to continuing to work with her!
Julia is amazing. She makes me feel so valid and heard.
Julia is great, she's very receptive to the things I'm hoping to work on and offers a different perspective which has been helpful for me. I would highly recommend her to someone else.
She's incredibly down to earth, and is less concerned with keeping strict boundaries between her and her patients, which I really appreciate. Past therapists have made me feel under a microscope, or I feel like I'm being judged, but I don't feel that in the slightest with Julia. She's able to relate to me, is super kind, judgement free, understanding and supportive, and I feel really safe with her. More than I ever did with any other therapist/counselor.
Julia is quite knowledgeable & down to earth. She has been so caring, non-judgmental, & patient with me. I work in the medical field so I am probably am not an easy client! She provides me with great feedback & I feel so wonderful after our sessions. 100% recommend her! Thank you thank you for helping me through this tough time.
Julia is wonderful and incredibly helpful. She is patient, kind and objective. She provides a listening ear, helpful advice and instrumental support. I appreciate that she helps me create weekly goals to help me address and work through my concerns. Julia has helped me tremendously in just a few sessions and I look forward to continuing to work with her.
Frequently asked questions
Does Julia Massay-Donato offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Julia Massay-Donato works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Julia Massay-Donato speak?
Julia Massay-Donato speaks English.
How many years of experience does Julia Massay-Donato have?
Julia Massay-Donato has 6 years of experience.
Where is Julia Massay-Donato licensed to practice?
Julia Massay-Donato is licensed to practice in New York.
Does Julia Massay-Donato accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Julia Massay-Donato does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Julia Massay-Donato offer?
Julia Massay-Donato offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Julia Massay-Donato?
Julia Massay-Donato can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Julia Massay-Donato?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.