- Practical problem solving
- Attachment-informed care
- Client-centered listening
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 uses that long clinical background to help people facing persistent and complex challenges, including sleep and related concerns.
He often works with people who are managing long-term mental health conditions, bipolar disorder, addiction, and grief. He has also spent recent years supporting people affected by neurodegenerative conditions such as ALS and MS, and those coping with severe physical trauma and chronic medical problems. He helps caregivers and helping professionals who are experiencing compassion fatigue.
His style is practical and problem-focused. He offers ways to rethink patterns that no longer serve the person. Sessions include goal-oriented problem solving and learning new thought and behavior strategies.
Clinically he draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods, attachment-informed ideas, and client-centered listening. These methods are used to identify what is getting in the way and to try new ways of responding.
Dr. Strauss is licensed in South Carolina as an LISW and holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland. He works in English and accepts clients internationally. To begin, users follow the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule sessions.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes understanding patterns that began in early relationships and how they affect current connections and stress responses. It can help people notice how past losses or attachment wounds influence sleep, intimacy, and relationship strain.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and helping people find their own solutions. This approach supports people who need a calm space to describe sleep problems, daily routines, or caregiver burdens and then decide what changes to try.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT-style work is commonly used to address anxiety, insomnia-related behaviors, and mood patterns that interfere with rest.
Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked in the past to decide which methods to emphasize. That discussion guides whether sessions focus more on problem solving, attachment themes, or practical CBT tools.
Specific online session formats are not listed in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also supports follow-up on sleep routines and homework between sessions, helping people try changes in their everyday lives.
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Experience
52+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to sleep?
He helps people whose sleep is affected by anxiety, depression, chronic illness, trauma, or caregiving strain.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses practical, problem-focused work with active problem solving and new thinking strategies alongside listening that centers the client's experience.
How long has he practiced in clinical work?
He has 52 years of professional experience working across a wide range of clinical settings and client concerns.
What credentials and location 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 and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing and payment work?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.