Alonna

Alonna Donovan Makinson

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

“Counseling for LGBTQIA+ and polyamorous clients who are seeking to enhance their personal well-being and connection to others.”

About Me

I offer dedicated Counseling for LGBTQIA+ and polyamorous clients. My focus is on helping you enhance personal well-being and deepen connections. I aim to create a truly supportive space where your unique experiences are understood and valued. Together, we can explore ways to strengthen your sense of self and foster more fulfilling relationships.

Approach

I guide sessions at a steady, collaborative pace, centering your experience while we gently untangle patterns that influence wellbeing and closeness. Meeting in Dumfries or online, in English, I blend focused reflection with short, practical exercises and prompts you can try between appointments. Together we map stress responses, rehearse clearer communication, and shape small experiments that shift day-to-day habits and relationship rhythms. People navigating life transitions, burnout, or non-traditional partnerships often find this practical, supportive way of working helps them feel more grounded and connected.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

    A counselor licensed at the clinical level to independently diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Ohio Counselor; Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Professional Clinical Counselor

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of Cincinnati

Year: 2014

Service Areas

Life Tree Counseling, LLC

In-person & Online

Dumfries, Virginia

United States

Dumfries, United States