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

Dr. Donald Strauss brings decades of clinical experience to a wide range of complex mental health and life challenges. Over a long career he has worked with diverse populations and in recent years has concentrated on care for people facing deteriorative neurodegenerative disorders such as ALS and multiple sclerosis, survivors of life-altering burns, individuals with bipolar disorder, and those managing chronic mental health conditions. He has also supported helping professionals experiencing compassion fatigue, using clinical methods tailored to the stresses of caregiving and clinical work.

He earned an MSW from Florida State University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work from the University of Maryland, and he maintains professional recognition as a member of the Academy of Clinical Social Work (ACSW) and as a Board Certified Diplomat in Social Work (BCD). His listed credentials include MD, LCSW-C, and LISW - MD indicates a medical doctor, LCSW-C denotes a licensed clinical social worker with clinical training, and LISW refers to a licensed independent social worker.

Dr. Strauss relies primarily on cognitive behavioral methods and behavioral health interventions informed by evidence-based research. His work emphasizes practical problem solving, exploring alternatives to unhelpful life patterns, and developing new cognitive strategies to influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. He applies targeted evidence-generated interventions to assist with a broad array of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and family issues, and many other areas of life adjustment and coping.