Dr. Donald Strauss, LCSW-C, LISW

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 offers straightforward, steady care for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and intimacy-related concerns.

His recent work has included supporting people facing neurodegenerative conditions and complex, chronic mental health challenges. He has also worked with helping professionals who struggle with compassion fatigue. He combines problem-solving with practical strategies aimed at changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior.

In sessions Dr. Strauss emphasizes a collaborative relationship. He listens for what is not working and suggests new ways to approach old problems. He draws on cognitive and attachment ideas to help people better understand their reactions and make different choices.

His approach mixes short-term problem-focused work with deeper exploration when it helps. That can mean setting small, achievable goals one week and looking at long-standing patterns the next. He uses evidence-informed techniques to shape interventions that fit each person's life and concerns.

People who come to him often want pragmatic tools and clear steps they can try between meetings. He helps people test new behaviors, track how those changes affect mood and relationships, and adjust plans as needed. The focus is on usable change rather than jargon or lengthy theory.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and close relationships shape current reactions. It helps people understand patterns in intimacy, abandonment fears, and how they relate to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many of the day-to-day concerns he treats.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to decide whether attachment-focused work, CBT, or a mix fits best. Goals, preferences, and life demands guide which methods are emphasized in sessions.

Because the original biography does not list specific online session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also let people try techniques in their everyday setting and bring immediate feedback into sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-informed tools to remote work so progress continues even when meeting across distance.