Donna Vinegar

I work with couples who want to reconnect—for whatever reason, they’ve stopped understanding one another, and they’re ready for their next chapter to look and feel different. I support couples young and old, whether they’re newly married, have been together for decades, or are engaged and wanting to build a strong foundation before marriage. I help partners navigate communication challenges around any and everything—from intimacy and parenting to rebuilding trust and navigating life’s unexpected shifts.

I also work with individual men and women who are beginning to wonder if the common denominator in their relationships… is them. Maybe you’ve had a pattern of failed relationships and aren’t sure why. Maybe things aren’t going the way you expected in your current relationship, and you’re trying to figure out what’s not working. Or maybe your partner refuses to come to therapy, but you still want to do the inner work to gain clarity, break unhealthy cycles, and build stronger, more fulfilling connections.

I approach my work through a trauma-informed lens, recognizing how past experiences—and even generational patterns—shape the way we show up in relationships. I understand the plight of those who have felt unheard, unseen, or stuck in cycles they don’t know how to break. Maybe you’ve seen the same relationship struggles play out in your family for generations, and you’re ready to do the work to change the narrative. Whether it’s childhood wounds, past betrayals, or deep-seated fears about love and connection, I create a space where healing is possible. My goal is to help you untangle the patterns that no longer serve you, rebuild trust in yourself and others, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Please note: I am no longer accepting new weekly clients at this time, as I’m currently focusing on supervising and mentoring, an area I also feel called to. If you’re looking for ongoing support, I highly recommend scheduling with Tenial Whitted, a talented clinician under my supervision. Choosing to work with Tenial means you’ll be receiving care from someone with more availability, who is also receiving weekly supervision from me specific to your case, ensuring high-quality, thoughtful care.

I’m also beginning to offer couples therapy intensives—a focused, short-term option for those looking to make meaningful progress outside the traditional weekly model. Intensives are ideal for couples who want to power through stuck patterns and get to the heart of their challenges in a condensed timeframe. To learn more or inquire about scheduling, please contact us at admin@encourage-counseling.com.

If you’re ready to do something different, we’re here to support you.