
Dr. Donald Strauss
Experienced clinical social worker and coach
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Experienced clinical social worker and coach
Start with Dr. Donald StraussLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
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.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or managing life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care for most cases.
One major advantage is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that feels most comfortable, choosing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Sessions are provided by licensed professionals and therapists, and clients may change clinicians if they would like a different fit. For many people facing everyday mental health challenges, online therapy offers an accessible and effective option for getting support and working toward meaningful change.