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Donnisha Lavigne, MS, LPC, NCC

I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia and a board-certified counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors. During my years of experience I have worked in a number of settings including inpatient, community mental health, corrections, and private practice. I possess educational, professional and lived experience within the mental health field and I believe that my experiences increase my ability to be empathic while providing a uniquely tailored approach to each client.


I identify as a Black woman of color. I am trained in providing services through a multicultural lens and I am skilled and able to work with women of different ethnic, cultural, religious backgrounds. I pride myself in using a uniquely tailored therapeutic approach with each client that I serve to ensure that my clients have meaningful experiences throughout their therapeutic journey. With over 7 years of professional experience coupled with my lived experience, I have a unique approach to providing counseling services that leans heavily on strengths-based techniques as I believe that we have the innate ability to change our perspectives, thus, changing how we view or receive different life stressors. 

Professionally, I identify as a Humanistic Therapist while taking an eclectic approach when tailoring treatment for each one of my clients. Other therapeutic modalities I use in my practice include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (informed), and a strengths-based approach overall. Finding the right therapist is a core component of treatment success and it is my opinion that you will greatly benefit from working with a therapist who specializes in your presenting concerns. While I am confident in my ability to provide a positive experience for any client that I encounter, I purposely decided to focus my education, research, and practice on individuals who identify with one or multiple minority groups.

How my journey began…

I experienced my first mental health-related symptoms around the age of 13. Through the grace of God, I managed to make it until the age of 25 without any psychiatric intervention, but not without trials and tribulations that likely would have been avoided had I received the treatment that I needed. I finished college in 2015 and graduated with my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in December 2017. I officially walked across the graduation stage in May 2018. 2 weeks later, I experienced the sudden, traumatic loss of one of my very best friends. 2 months afterwards, I was diagnosed with bipolar I disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

While I had the advantage of being a mental health counselor to aid in my recovery, I struggled to accept my conditions. I was on an emotional rollercoaster ride for weeks, months, years, until I finally reached my breaking point. At my very lowest, I knew things had to change if I wanted to stay alive AND live a meaningful life. Things aren’t perfect in my life but I am continuing on my path to mental healing and wellness.

My personal journey has given me a unique perspective when working with my clients. While I value the impact and importance of education, I also am aware of the significant role and contribution my mental health journey plays in my practice as a counselor. If I could speak to every girl or woman experiencing any of the things that I have been through, I would tell them that with the right help, things can and WILL get better.

One of the most important lessons that life has taught me is understanding what it means to have the will to live
— Donnisha Lavigne, MS, LPC, NCC

Fun Facts About Me:

~ I have a Maltipoo named Loki

~ I love Marvel and DC Comic Book Movies

~ I'm an avid reader

~ My favorite colors are purple and pink

~ I have a Maltipoo named Loki ~ I love Marvel and DC Comic Book Movies ~ I'm an avid reader ~ My favorite colors are purple and pink

"Seeking therapy is a brave step towards healing and self-discovery."

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