- Focus on men's wellbeing
- Problem-solving approach
- Attachment-informed care
About Donald
Dr. Donald Strauss combines five decades of clinical work with a focus on practical help for people facing hard life challenges. He draws on long experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also supports clients dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, ADHD, and issues around attachment and abandonment.
He earned a Master of Social Work from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Maryland. He holds LISW in South Carolina and LCSW-C in Maryland. Those credentials are part of a long career that includes work with people who have neurodegenerative disorders, life-altering injuries, bipolar disorder, and chronic mental health needs.
In sessions he uses straightforward, problem-solving methods. He emphasizes changing thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life. He also integrates attachment-focused ideas to look at how early relationships shape present patterns.
His style is collaborative and practical. He offers strategies people can try between meetings and checks what works for each person. He pays attention to how work stress, caregiving duties, and major life changes affect mood and functioning.
Clients can expect clear, experience-based guidance aimed at usable change. He brings long clinical experience and several therapy methods to help clients find new ways forward.
Approaches that guide online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help people understand why they react strongly in close relationships and learn new ways to connect. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people test unhelpful beliefs and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety, low mood, or unwanted habits. Motivational Interviewing is a short, goal-focused method that helps people find their own reasons to change and build commitment to steps that feel manageable.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they will choose methods and test them, adjusting as needed to fit the person’s life and aims.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when that suits, and reduce time spent traveling. Many people find remote sessions helpful when juggling work, caregiving, or medical appointments because they can meet without rearranging the whole day.
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Experience
52+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, and many life changes including chronic illness and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and collaborative, focusing on problem solving and changing thoughts and behaviors that interfere with daily life.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has 52 years of clinical experience and has worked with clients who have neurodegenerative disorders, bipolar disorder, chronic mental health concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He holds LISW in South Carolina and LCSW-C in Maryland, and practices from South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.