Cadence Donarski, LCSW

Cadence serves as Untethered Recovery's Executive Clinical Director, where her day-to-day focus is on ensuring the quality, effectiveness, and compliance of the organization's clinical programming. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she combines direct clinical expertise with leadership and program development to help both clients and staff thrive.

Cadence's path into behavioral health began in a small town where she witnessed firsthand the impact that limited access to mental health services can have on individuals, families, and entire communities. Seeing those gaps in care—and the consequences they created—inspired her to pursue a career dedicated to improving access to quality behavioral health treatment.

She is passionate about working with people across the lifespan and values the opportunity to make a difference on both an individual and organizational level. Whether she is providing clinical guidance, supporting staff development, or strengthening treatment programs, Cadence enjoys creating systems that help people receive the care they deserve.

Her clinical philosophy is rooted in the belief that effective treatment begins with truly understanding the person sitting in front of you. Rather than making assumptions, she believes in taking the time to get to know each client's unique experiences, strengths, challenges, and goals. She approaches treatment through a systemic lens, first "zooming out" to understand the whole person and the environment around them before "zooming in" to identify the most appropriate path forward.

One value that consistently guides her work is mutual respect. Cadence believes every individual deserves access to quality mental health care and that meaningful therapeutic relationships are built on dignity, collaboration, and respect.

Outside of work, Cadence enjoys spending time with her children, swimming, exercising, and soaking up sunshine whenever possible. Her favorite place to be is at the beach, enjoying the warmth of the sun and the calming rhythm of the water.

When clients first walk through the doors of Untethered Recovery, Cadence wants them to know they are entering a place where they will be treated with compassion and respect. Her message is simple: "You are cared for. You are respected. You are worthy."