- 52 years experience
- Problem-solving focused
- Client-centered approach
About Donald
Dr. Donald Strauss has practiced social work for over five decades, bringing 52 years of experience to his work. 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 uses his long experience to help people facing persistent or complex challenges.
He focuses on practical, problem-solving work that helps people change patterns that no longer serve them. Sessions often examine how thoughts and behaviors interact, and look for concrete steps a person can try between meetings. Dr. Strauss blends approaches that emphasize attachment, the person's perspective, and cognitive strategies.
Many people come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, or grief. He also addresses issues such as addiction, ADHD, codependency, caregiver strain, chronic illness, body image, and career stress. His background includes work with people facing neurodegenerative disorders and compassion fatigue among helping professionals.
In sessions he aims to offer clear alternatives and practical tactics rather than abstract theory alone. He uses problem solving and cognitive techniques to guide changes in thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Motivational elements help people find what matters most and take manageable steps toward those goals.
Dr. Strauss practices in South Carolina and uses a client-centered stance that attends to each person’s history and current needs. He invites people who want straightforward, experience-informed help to explore whether his style fits their goals.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and patterns in close bonds. It can help people notice how connection or fear of connection shows up in stress, intimacy, or codependency concerns.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance where the person leads the conversation. This helps people feel heard while they name goals and decide which changes feel realistic for them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers clear exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that suit their needs and preferences. That process can include adjusting strategies over time as people learn what helps most.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. The focus is on practical steps and real-life changes that translate into everyday routines, whether sessions are held in person or remotely.
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Experience
52+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, codependency, caregiver stress, chronic illness issues, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, problem-solving approach that mixes attachment perspectives, client-centered listening, and cognitive strategies to change thoughts and behaviors.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 52 years of clinical experience and has worked with people facing long-term and complex challenges.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the credentials LCSW-C and LISW and practices in South Carolina.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and offers services to people outside the U.S.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered.
How are fees 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?
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