Donda Goodson
Alabama LMHC/LPC working with trauma, mood, and family concerns
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About
Donda Goodson, LMHC, LPC, is a licensed counselor based in Alabama with a long-standing career that began after receiving licensure in 1992. She earned an undergraduate degree from Auburn University in Vocational Rehabilitation and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Over three decades she has worked primarily in mental health agencies and in practice settings, bringing a broad clinical background to each case.
Her work has included clients aged 4 to 74 addressing a wide range of concerns such as anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, and support for individuals maintaining sobriety. Donda also has experience with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders and with parents navigating challenges in caregiving and family dynamics. She lists additional focus areas including addictions, family and parenting issues, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and first responder issues.
In clinical work she draws on client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches while also incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Her training and licensure reflect 32 years of practice, and she holds licensure records dating back to 1992.
Her work has included clients aged 4 to 74 addressing a wide range of concerns such as anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, and support for individuals maintaining sobriety. Donda also has experience with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders and with parents navigating challenges in caregiving and family dynamics. She lists additional focus areas including addictions, family and parenting issues, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and first responder issues.
In clinical work she draws on client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches while also incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Her training and licensure reflect 32 years of practice, and she holds licensure records dating back to 1992.
- Location:
- Alabama, United States
- Years Experience:
- 32
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC MH18483, AL LPC LPC01082
- NPI Number: 1023603735
- License: LPC (Alabama), LMHC (Florida), LPC (Virginia)
Remote Care: Approaches and Connection
Donda integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into remote sessions to focus on the concerns named by the person she is working with. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s perspective and goals, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy explores patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to current challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy may be used to invite present-moment awareness and values-guided decision making as part of this mix.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are also among the documented approaches, offering ways to learn practical coping skills and to explore readiness for change. Sessions are conducted collaboratively: approaches are selected and adjusted in discussion during the course of work to match the goals identified together.
Remote appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing communication in whichever of those formats is most suitable for the person seeking help.
What is Donda Goodson's professional background?
She has 32 years of clinical experience and holds a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and an undergraduate degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from Auburn University. Her licensure dates back to 1992.
Which credentials and licenses does she hold?
Donda is credentialed as an LMHC and LPC. License details include FL LMHC MH18483 and AL LPC LPC01082.
What languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is she based?
Her practice is based in Alabama.
How can people work with her remotely?
She offers remote communication options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with an appointment?
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