Dr. Donald Strauss , MD, LCSW-C, LISW

Dr. Donald Strauss brings more than five decades of clinical experience to his work with people facing complex and chronic challenges. He combines medical training with advanced social work expertise - MD indicates he is a medical doctor, LCSW-C denotes a licensed clinical social worker, and LISW refers to a licensed independent social worker - to create a practical, evidence-informed approach to care. His practice has included focused work with neurodegenerative conditions such as ALS and MS, life-altering burn injuries, bipolar disorder, and long-standing mental health concerns, and he has substantial experience supporting helping professionals confronting compassion fatigue.

Dr. Strauss emphasizes cognitive and behavioral health interventions grounded in research, offering alternatives to patterns and strategies that no longer serve the individual. He guides clients through problem solving and the adoption of new ways of thinking that influence feelings and behaviors, and he applies specific, evidence-based techniques to promote measurable change. He is also a member of the Academy of Clinical Social Work and holds Board Certified Diplomat status in social work, reflecting long-term specialization in clinical practice.

Across a wide range of issues - including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and family challenges, ADHD, and many related concerns - Dr. Strauss aims to help clients develop practical strategies to manage symptoms and navigate life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Donald Strauss

Dr. Strauss commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with chronic conditions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current ways of relating and can help address intimacy, abandonment, and relationship difficulties by building healthier relational patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that helps clients clarify their goals and draw on their own strengths to make changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Strauss works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, to continue work while managing health or mobility concerns, and to connect across distances. These options support consistent engagement and make it possible to receive professional therapeutic support from wherever the client is located.