Therapist profile
Dr. Donald Strauss, LCSW-C, LISW
Dr. Donald Strauss - LCSW-C, LISW working with stress and family concerns
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-Based work
- Problem solving focus
About Donald
Dr. Donald Strauss is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 52 years of experience. He holds the LCSW-C credential and the LISW credential and practices from South Carolina. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction, parenting pressures, and issues related to attachment and intimacy.
He trained in social work, including a Master of Social Work and a Ph.D. in clinical social work. Over decades of practice he has supported people facing chronic mental health conditions, bipolar disorder, neurodegenerative illnesses such as ALS and MS, and those coping with life-altering injury or illness. He has also worked with helping professionals dealing with compassion fatigue.
In sessions he uses several practical approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Attachment-Based ideas look at patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections. He also draws on psychodynamic and client-centered ways of talking to understand deeper patterns and personal strengths.
Conversations tend to focus on problem solving and identifying specific alternatives to approaches that no longer work. He offers techniques and interventions guided by evidence to help people change thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions typically involve talking through current struggles, learning new strategies, and testing those strategies in day-to-day life.
He sees English-speaking adults and accepts international clients. Readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections. It can help people understand recurring trust or closeness problems and how those dynamics show up in parenting or adult relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides hands-on techniques to change unhelpful thinking and to adopt new behaviors for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative conversation that builds on the person's own goals and strengths. It supports exploring options and deciding what changes feel manageable in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, to have shorter check-ins during a work break, or to avoid travel time. Discussing practicalities at the first session helps shape how therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
52+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns are addressed?
He helps people with family and parenting-related stress, communication problems, blended family issues, and caregiver strain.
How would you describe his style in sessions?
Sessions are pragmatic and conversational. He focuses on problem solving, changing unhelpful thoughts, and trying new approaches in everyday life.
What experience does he bring to these issues?
He has 52 years of practice, including work with chronic mental health conditions, neurodegenerative illness, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue among helping professionals.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LCSW-C and the LISW credentials and practices from South Carolina.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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