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Dr. Donald Strauss, LCSW-C, LISW
South Carolina
Dr. Donald Strauss LCSW-C LISW - Stress and Relationship work
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About Donald
Dr. Donald Strauss is a clinical social worker with 52 years of experience. He holds an LCSW-C and an LISW and practices in South Carolina. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, trauma and other life challenges listed in his specialties.
He trained at Florida State University for his MSW and earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Maryland. Over decades he has worked with a wide range of issues, including chronic mental health conditions, bipolar disorder, and neurodegenerative disorders such as ALS and MS. He has also supported helping professionals dealing with compassion fatigue.
His work focuses on practical strategies that change how a person thinks, feels, and acts. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches. Sessions include problem solving and introducing alternative ways to handle situations that no longer work.
He applies evidence-based findings to guide specific interventions. That means choosing techniques shown to help with targeted problems and testing whether they help the individual. He aims to replace unhelpful habits with more effective responses.
Dr. Strauss values clear steps and measurable progress. He helps people try new cognitive and behavioral strategies, notice the effects, and adjust as needed. He accepts international clients and offers services from his South Carolina practice.
How his approaches are used in online work
Dr. Strauss draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions focus on clear problems, practical exercises, and homework-like tasks to try between meetings, which can suit anxiety, depression, and coping skills work.He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current responses. That approach helps when intimacy, abandonment, or attachment concerns affect emotional reactions and communication.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He and the client review goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what works. The emphasis is on shared decision making about techniques and pacing.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use phone-only meetings if bandwidth or being on camera is a problem. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to an online rhythm to keep progress moving.
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Experience
52+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, trauma, and many other concerns listed in his specialties.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test alternative responses, and teach practical skills for coping and decision making.
What is his professional background?
He has a Master of Social Work from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Maryland, with 52 years of practice experience.
What credentials and region does he practice under?
He holds LISW in South Carolina and LCSW-C in Maryland and practices from a South Carolina location.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are provided?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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