Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I have had the opportunity to practice with clients with a wide variety of issues. In recent years my primary focus has been with clients with deteriorative neurodegenerative disorders( ALS and MS) life altering burns,bipolar disorders and chronic mental health issues. In addition I have treated helping professionals suffering from compassion fatigue. I have a MSW from Florida State University and a Ph.D from The University of Maryland in Clinical Social work. I am a member of the Academy of Clinical SocialWork( ACSW) and a Board Certified Diplomat in Social Work(BCD). My primary treatment modalities are Cognitive Behavioral, Behavioral Health Intervention guided by Evidence Based findings. I employ a process that provides alternatives to life approaches and strategies that no longer serve the individual by offering new ways to address life issues within the safety of a helping relationship.The approach includes problem solving and adopting new cognitive approaches to guide thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Evidence-Based generated findings add specific interventions that are productive in helping with issue resolution.
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Dr. Donald Strauss is a clinical social worker who has worked with clients across a wide range of issues. In recent years his primary focus has included degenerative neurodegenerative disorders such as ALS and MS, life-altering burns, bipolar disorder and other chronic mental health conditions. He has also provided care for helping professionals experiencing compassion fatigue.
He earned a Master of Social Work from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Maryland. He is a member of the Academy of Clinical Social Work and holds board certification in social work. Dr. Strauss practices as a licensed independent social worker in South Carolina (SC LISW 11121) and brings 52 years of experience to his clinical work.
His primary treatment approaches are cognitive behavioral methods and behavioral health interventions guided by evidence-based findings. He employs a collaborative process that helps clients replace life approaches and strategies that no longer serve them by offering alternative ways to address challenges within the safety of a helping relationship. The approach emphasizes problem solving and adopting new cognitive strategies to guide thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and uses evidence-based findings to identify specific interventions that support resolution of presenting issues.
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