- Practical problem solving
- Decades of experience
- Focus on health challenges
About Donald
Dr. Donald Strauss brings more than five decades of clinical experience to his practice. He holds a Master of Social Work from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Maryland. He practices in South Carolina and has worked with many kinds of problems over a long career.
He focuses on helping people who face stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addiction. He also supports people managing chronic illness, chronic pain, cancer, caregiver stress, and the effects of neurodegenerative conditions. He has experience addressing issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, sleeping and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.
His work blends several practical approaches. He uses cognitive behavioral methods to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He applies attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas when relationships and early experiences are central to a problem. Motivational interviewing techniques help when people are weighing change or dealing with substance concerns.
Sessions focus on problem solving and on identifying alternatives to patterns that no longer work. He aims to help people adopt new coping strategies and clearer ways of thinking. The emphasis is on practical steps and on applying interventions that research has found helpful.
People who want straightforward, experience-based care and an emphasis on coping with life changes may find his style fits their needs. He works in English and accepts international clients, and he is credentialed as LCSW-C and LISW.
He focuses on helping people who face stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addiction. He also supports people managing chronic illness, chronic pain, cancer, caregiver stress, and the effects of neurodegenerative conditions. He has experience addressing issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, sleeping and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.
His work blends several practical approaches. He uses cognitive behavioral methods to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He applies attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas when relationships and early experiences are central to a problem. Motivational interviewing techniques help when people are weighing change or dealing with substance concerns.
Sessions focus on problem solving and on identifying alternatives to patterns that no longer work. He aims to help people adopt new coping strategies and clearer ways of thinking. The emphasis is on practical steps and on applying interventions that research has found helpful.
People who want straightforward, experience-based care and an emphasis on coping with life changes may find his style fits their needs. He works in English and accepts international clients, and he is credentialed as LCSW-C and LISW.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
52+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Maryland
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online care
Attachment-based work looks at how relationships shape feelings and behavior; it helps when difficulties trace back to early bonds or current relationship patterns. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and supporting the person’s own goals, which can help people build self-confidence and clarity about next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is practical for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic health issues.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress and circumstances change.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people who live far from a clinician. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral techniques to work over distance, focusing on practical exercises and step-by-step strategies that translate to everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and many other concerns such as chronic pain, cancer, caregiver stress, and ADHD.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He emphasizes practical problem solving, helping people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and adopting new ways to manage life challenges.
How long has he practiced?
He has 52 years of clinical experience working across a wide range of mental health and health-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW-C and LISW credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and other factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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