- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
About Donald
Dr. Donald Strauss is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in South Carolina with 52 years of practice. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and blended family issues. He also addresses caregiving stress, chronic illness, and problems like attachment and abandonment.
He earned a Master of Social Work from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Maryland. His background includes extended work with people facing long-term health challenges and with helping professionals experiencing compassion fatigue.
In sessions he uses clear, concrete techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and attachment-focused ideas. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and tries alternative behaviors. He also uses client-centered and psychodynamic elements to understand personal history and patterns that affect current relationships.
Therapy focuses on practical problem solving and finding new ways to handle recurring difficulties. Discussions can cover communication problems, intimacy concerns, co-dependency, and fitting new family roles in blended households. The tone is straightforward and aimed at usable strategies rather than abstract theory.
People can expect a mix of short-term interventions and deeper work when needed. The work often pairs action steps with reflection on past patterns. Dr. Strauss combines experience and a methodical approach to help people change how they think and act in daily life.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape present reactions; online sessions can be a place to notice those patterns and try different responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and often includes homework or brief exercises that fit well into remote appointments. Client-Centered approaches emphasize the client's perspective and use listening and reflection to help people find their own next steps.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that match the client's needs. If an approach isn't helping, adjustments are made together rather than sticking to a single method.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes attending possible for people living at a distance or juggling caregiving and work, while still focusing on practical skills and relationship patterns.
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Experience
52+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, and blended family issues among other concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines cognitive behavioral techniques with attachment-focused and client-centered ideas, using problem solving and practical steps alongside reflection on personal patterns.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 52 years of clinical experience, including work with long-term health conditions and helping professionals facing compassion fatigue.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is an LCSW-C in Maryland and an LISW in South Carolina and practices from South Carolina.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.