- Licensed inSouth Carolina, Maryland
- License11121, 02805
- NPI 1285629378
- Experience52+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Donald
Dr. Donald Strauss brings more than five decades of clinical experience to his practice. He trained first as a medical doctor and later earned social work credentials, and he combines that background to help people facing complex, long-term challenges.
He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He often works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addiction. He also helps those facing chronic illness, chronic pain, and the lasting effects of trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
His focus includes attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and difficulties tied to self-esteem, body image, and caregiving stress. Dr. Strauss uses Attachment-Based Therapy alongside Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches.
His style emphasizes problem solving, new ways of thinking, and step-by-step strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Sessions aim to identify what keeps a problem going and to try small, practical alternatives. He has experience supporting helping professionals with compassion fatigue and working with people dealing with bipolar disorder and complex, co-occurring conditions.
He draws on evidence-informed interventions while keeping conversations straightforward and goal-oriented. People who prefer clear suggestions and a steady, experienced guide often find his approach useful. He offers phone, video, live chat, and text-based sessions and works with clients in English.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps connect a person with the right schedule and format.
Credentials
- LISW (South Carolina)
- License 11121 · expires December 2026
- LCSW-C (Maryland)
- License 02805 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1285629378 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Donald lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Donald names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how early and current relationships shape how people connect and feel safe with others. It helps people notice patterns in relationships and try different ways of relating that feel more supported and satisfying. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients can find their own solutions and build confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful behavior patterns.Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will work together with each person to identify goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust methods over time based on what helps. This collaborative process lets the work evolve as needs and preferences become clearer.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let people have a session that feels most like an in-person meeting. Phone sessions can be useful when video would be difficult or bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, ongoing reflections between sessions, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options promote flexibility, consistent contact, and easier scheduling with licensed professionals and therapists.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, and chronic health challenges among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends Attachment-Based Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches, focusing on practical problem solving and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has 52 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of long-term and complex concerns.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices from South Carolina and holds MD, LCSW-C, and LISW credentials as listed.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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