- Evidence-informed methods
- Problem solving focus
- Longstanding clinical experience
About Donald
Dr. Donald Strauss brings more than five decades of clinical experience to his work. He holds a Master of Social Work from Florida State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland in Clinical Social Work. He identifies as LCSW-C and LISW and practices in South Carolina while offering sessions in English. His long career includes work with people facing chronic mental health conditions and serious medical challenges.
He focuses on practical change in day-to-day life. Sessions often look at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. He uses problem solving and new ways of thinking to help people shift patterns that no longer serve them. That approach is applied to common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
Dr. Strauss also brings sustained experience supporting people with bipolar disorder, addiction, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among helping professionals. He has worked with those facing chronic pain, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders such as ALS and multiple sclerosis. He helps people cope with life changes and with recovery after natural or human-caused disasters.
His style blends evidence-informed strategies with conversational, client-centered work. Sessions aim to identify small, practical steps and cognitive changes that can reduce distress. He emphasizes collaboration and clear goals so people know what to expect week to week.
People who prefer a straightforward, skill-based approach tend to do well. He offers options that address both immediate symptoms and longer-term patterns. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early connections shape trust and emotional responses. It can help people understand attachment-related struggles like abandonment or difficulty with intimacy and build healthier ways of connecting.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills and reframes unhelpful thinking to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Sessions may combine different approaches as progress and preferences become clear.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins during a break or to join from another location when needed. The biography does not specify which remote formats are used, so confirm current session options and scheduling when you start the process.
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Experience
52+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and many other issues listed in his profile such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, and coping after disasters.
What is the therapist’s general approach in sessions?
He blends client-centered conversation with evidence-informed techniques like cognitive behavioral methods and problem solving to identify practical steps that change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 52 years of clinical experience, including long-term work with chronic mental health conditions and people facing serious medical challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
The profile shows LCSW-C and LISW credentials and indicates practice in South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment or cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.