Experienced Mental Health Care serving Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough Counties in Florida & Telehealth Across PsyPact States

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Dr. Donna L. Donati-Waddell is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than 30 years of experience providing psychological services. She is dedicated to helping adults improve their mental health and well-being through compassionate, evidence-based care.

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Education & Training

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• Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, Florida Institute of Technology (1999)

• Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, Florida Institue of Technology

• Master of Arts in Counseling, Rollins College

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Tampa

• Pre-Doctoral Clinical Internship, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC

• Post-Doctoral Residency, Citrus Health Network, Miami, FL

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Professional Experience

 

Dr. Donati-Waddell has extensive clinical experience across multiple specialties, including:

• Medical psychology and geriatric neuropsychology

• Forensic psychology including civil and criminal forensics

• Supervisory and leadership roles in clinical and medical settings

• Graduate-level teaching as an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University

• National exam development, contributing to ethics and forensic psychology sections of the national psychologist licensure exam

 

Approach to Therapy

 

Known for her authentic and direct approach, Dr. Donati-Waddell helps individuals recognize opportunities for positive change while addressing both emotional and physical well-being. She values the mind-body connection and works with adults experiencing concerns ranging from mild stress to severe psychological difficulties.

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Collaboration is central to her practice, and she maintains strong relationships with physicians and other healthcare providers in the community to provide comprehensive care.

 

Insurance & Payment Options

 

Dr. Donati-Waddell accepts private pay as well as the following insurance plans:

• Medicare

• BayCare Plus Medicare Advantage

• Humana (commercial & Medicare Advantage)

• UnitedHealthcare (commercial & Medicare Advantage)

• Aetna (commercial plans)

 

She is an out-of-network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Tricare.

 

Telehealth Services

In addition to in-person sessions in Trinity, Florida | New Port Richey, Florida, Dr. Donati-Waddell provides telehealth assessment and treatment through PsyPact, making her services available to adults in most participating states.