Dr. Donald Strauss, LCSW-C, LISW

Dr. Donald Strauss brings more than five decades of clinical experience to his practice. He trained in social work and holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Maryland and a Master of Social Work from Florida State University. He uses his long career to help people facing complex and ongoing life challenges.

He focuses on practical problem solving and changing everyday thoughts and habits. Sessions aim to identify approaches that no longer work and introduce new ways to handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people coping with chronic illness, neurodegenerative conditions, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue among helping professionals.

Dr. Strauss combines several approaches to fit each person's needs. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape reactions. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic perspectives inform how he explores motivation and deeper patterns.

In practice he lays out specific strategies and problem-solving steps. That often means working together on concrete habits, coping skills, and ways to communicate more effectively. He emphasizes adapting everyday routines so clients can manage symptoms and life transitions more easily.

He works in South Carolina and offers services in English. His long career includes work with people facing medical, emotional, and caregiving stresses, and he is available to people from other countries as well.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behavior. It can help people who struggle with trust, abandonment, or repeated relationship conflicts by naming patterns and testing new ways of relating.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's perspective and supports self-directed change. It emphasizes listening, acceptance, and making space for a client's goals so they can set the pace and focus of work.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thoughts and habits that keep problems going. It uses clear exercises and behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and difficulties with sleep, eating, or daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and which methods might fit best. Together they will try out techniques and adjust the plan as needed to match what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in this profile, so confirm options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively at a distance, helping people change thoughts and everyday habits while keeping therapy practical and work-focused.