Dr. Donald Strauss

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 is licensed as an LISW in South Carolina and as an LCSW-C in Maryland. Dr. Strauss has worked with many kinds of concerns over his career, including chronic mental health conditions, bipolar disorder, and issues related to grief, addiction, and anger.

He often focuses on practical problem solving in sessions. That means identifying patterns that no longer help and trying new ways of thinking and acting. Cognitive behavioral techniques are paired with attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape emotional reactions. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find motivation for change.

Dr. Strauss describes his work as collaborative and grounded in evidence-based methods. Sessions move between examining how past relationships influence current feelings and choosing small, concrete steps to change unhelpful behaviors. He pays attention to daily routines like sleep, eating, and self-care as part of a plan.

People who come to him for anger, stress, or relationship problems can expect direct conversation and practical strategies. He also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue among helping professionals. Language of sessions is English and international clients are accepted.

To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then done according to the therapist's availability.

How these approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and important relationships shape current reactions. Online sessions can be used to notice patterns in relationships and practice new relational responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors in small, concrete steps. It is useful for problems like anger, anxiety, and sleep difficulties because sessions set clear goals and homework to try between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and day-to-day life. That means checking what helps, adjusting strategies, and trying different techniques over time.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice new skills in the context of their everyday routine while keeping focus on concrete steps and relationship patterns.