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About Donlan Counseling Services
Donlan Counseling Services provides outpatient counseling for substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns for individuals on Cape Cod and through secure teletherapy across Massachusetts. The focus of care is individualized, evidence-informed treatment that addresses both emotional health and the patterns that keep people feeling stuck. Many patients come in feeling worn down, disconnected from things they once enjoyed, and tired of being told to simply “power through it.” Therapy offers a different approach—one that recognizes depression, anxiety, and substance use as issues rooted in brain chemistry, stress, and lived experience, not personal weakness or lack of effort. Just as telling someone to “not be diabetic” misses the point, telling someone to “just feel better” ignores what’s actually happening. The goal of treatment is to help you feel lighter, more engaged, and reconnected to the parts of life that once brought meaning, enjoyment, and a genuine sense of well-being.
Our Vision
To be a trusted resource on Cape Cod for practical, patient-centered care—helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction and mental health challenges through practical insight and lasting change.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver practical, evidence-based mental health and substance use care that supports real change. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a direct, collaborative approach, we help individuals develop insight, build skills, and move toward lasting stability. We also provide specialized RMV and court-ordered evaluations with professionalism and care.
Our Values
Practical, Evidence-Based Care

Treatment is grounded in approaches that work. I rely on evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with a focus on real-world application and meaningful change.

Direct and Collaborative Approach

Therapy works best when it’s honest and straightforward. I believe in working collaboratively, reducing unnecessary clinical barriers, and addressing challenges directly and respectfully.

Respect for the Individual

Every person’s experience is different. Treatment is tailored to your needs, goals, and pace, with respect for your autonomy, values, and lived experience.

Accountability and Integrity

Change requires responsibility and follow-through. I value clear expectations, mutual accountability, and ethical practice in both therapy and evaluation services.

Professionalism with Humanity

Clinical expertise and human connection are not mutually exclusive. Care is delivered with professionalism, compassion, and respect—whether in therapy or in formal evaluations.

Years of Lived & Clinical Experience.
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Doctoral Level

DBH (Doctor of Behavioral Health)

LADC I

Master’s-level License

RMV

Authorized Evaluation Expert

Why Donlan Counseling Services?

Expert Care Grounded in Experience & Strategy

Providing ethical, evidence-based behavioral health care with a focus on real-world results and personal growth.
Doctoral-Level Expertise

As a Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) and LADC I, I offer specialized clinical knowledge that goes beyond standard counseling to address the complex intersection of behavior, health, and recovery.

Lived Experience

With over 25 years of lived experience in addiction and recovery, I bring a unique, non-judgmental perspective to every session. I understand the journey because I’ve walked it.

Direct, Evidence-Based Approach

My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We focus on identifying thought patterns that no longer work and building practical, healthier ways to cope and move forward.

A Collaborative Connection

Therapy works best when it's human, not just clinical. I prioritize a collaborative relationship where we work together to master your "mental game" and find your path to clarity.