Donna Ferber

Donna F. Ferber, LPC, LADC is a psychotherapist in private practice for 24 years. She is a licensed professional counselor, a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor and an educator. Donna works with individuals and in groups. Her office is in Farmington, Connecticut. 

In her private practice, Donna specializes in issues related to life transitions. These include but are not limited to divorce, remarriage, chronic illness, loss, relocation. Other areas of expertise include depression, anxiety and grief counseling. As a licensed drug and alcohol counselor, she has expertise in dealing with substance abuse issues and the effects on both the individual and the family. 

Since the mid 1980's, Donna has worked closely with attorneys and other professionals to support and explore ways to make the divorce experience less painful for all family members. She is also frequent presenter of workshops and seminars on issues related to divorce. 

In her private practice, Donna has been facilitating groups for 20 years. In 2007, she was awarded a Grant from the Avon United Way to facilitate a training program for women experiencing divorce to reach out and connect through the peer group experience. 

Donna graduated from Hofstra University with a BA. She has a Master's Degree in Teaching from Manhattanville College and a Master's Degree in Counseling from St. Joseph College, West Hartford, CT. She completed a one year post graduate certificate program in Substance Abuse studies at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. She is also a certified Montessori Teacher and in 1993, was trained in Ericksonian Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy at the American Hypnosis Training Academy. 

Currently, Donna is a frequent contributor to numerous law blogs throughout the US and Canada. She has also been interviewed by many major publications including The New York Times, Newsday and Women's Day Magazine. 

She is the author of From Ex-Wife to Exceptional Life: A Woman's Journey through Divorce won an Honorable Mention Award by the Independent Publishers Association. Presently she is working on a third book The Unconceivable Choice: Why Women Choose not to have Children. For more information about Donna and her work, please visit www.donnaferber.com

Articles by Donna Ferber

Should You Reconcile - There will be days when you will have doubts about whether you can make it on your own, about the children, about your decision, about finances. Thoughts of reconciliation may occur as you travel along this path. So what is driving these doubts?

Compromising In Divorce - Wisely choosing your battles in divorce is essential to reaching a fair settlement and moving on with your life, but your pent up anger may be standing in the way. These tips can help you keep a level head and make the best of the divorce negotiations.

Recovering From Divorce and Reclaiming Your Life - When you divorce, you are without a partner, and no matter how you may feel about it, there are adjustments to be made. Dealing with this reality is part of the process of evolving into a single woman. Although you may not have a choice about the divorce, you do have choices about what comes next in your life. Let's look at the "hole" in a new way.

Living In Two Homes: Easing the Transition - One of the most difficult changes for children in divorced families is living in two homes. Learn how to help your kids adjust and feel at home in both houses.

Handling Grandparents Visitation Rights - Visitation rights for grandparents can be a sensitive issue in divorce, and care must be taken to avoid adding to an already stressful fork in a family’s road. Learn how to best approach this situation.

Your First Christmas After Divorce - The infinite supply of cheese balls, chocolate, Carols, and Cards only serve to ratchet up the nostalgia meter as a lifetime of both good and bad memories wash over you. Learn how to make it a little less painful and maybe even a bit enjoyable!