About Dr. Phonsane

Dr. Donna Phonsane (She/Her)

Dr. Phonsane is a licensed psychologist (PSY35794) with over 7 years of experience. She received her bachelor's degree in Psychology (2015) from California State University San Marcos and doctorate in Counseling Psychology with a minor in Integrated Behavioral Health (2023) from New Mexico State University. Dr. Phonsane completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities’ Student Counseling Center and post-doctoral residency at University of California San Diego’s Counseling and Psychological Services. She has worked in a variety of settings, including family medicine centers and college counseling centers, serving individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Dr. Phonsane’s identifies as a mixed-heritage Asian American (Laotian/Thai/French) cisgender woman and has a passion for working with multiracial populations. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community she is also committed to advocating for the rights and mental health of the community. Her professional experience and interests includes working with anxiety, depression, identity development, adjustment to new life circumstances, and grief.
Dr. Phonsane believes in tailoring therapy to individual needs and is committed to working with individuals to find what works best for them. She mainly approaches therapy with a person centered and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) lens to create a safe space to explore, often utilizing techniques such as mindfulness and values exploration. She is also trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has an interest in creative therapy (e.g., art, movement). In her spare time, Dr. Phonsane enjoys video games, art, and music.