- Addictions and recovery
- Life purpose and midlife
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Donald
Donald Rindfuss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing addictions, trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, depression, and life transitions. He also lists life purpose among his areas of focus and has worked with issues like guilt, shame, codependency, and hospice or end-of-life concerns.
He trained at the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a Master of Social Work. Over his career he worked in drug rehabilitation settings and with veterans, including time at the Veterans Administration addressing PTSD and readjustment challenges. Those roles shaped how he supports people managing substance use and process addictions as well as caregiver strain and aging-related stress.
In sessions he uses concrete, skills-based approaches. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Motivational interviewing is part of his work when someone is weighing change related to substance use or behavior patterns.
Mindfulness and meditation practices are woven into his style, informed by his background in yoga. He often offers breath-based and grounding techniques to reduce anxiety and calm agitation during hard moments. Narrative therapy ideas are used to help people reframe their life stories and consider next steps.
Donald describes his manner as laid back and steady. He often shares personal experience when it helps make a point. People looking for practical coaching around midlife questions, career shifts, or meaning after major change may find his approach fits.
To begin, follow the site’s matching flow to schedule a first appointment and note any preferences for timing or session rhythm.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help people unsure about direction or meaning after a life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage depression, or change habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can be useful for grief, trauma symptoms, and stress.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to match methods to goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. That may mean trying short, skills-based CBT exercises at first, and then adding mindfulness practices or narrative work to address broader questions about life purpose.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats for this profile, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use mindfulness or grounding practices in a comfortable place and allow for flexible scheduling such as early mornings or evenings to match personal routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes. He also lists life purpose and several related issues such as codependency and process addictions.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and narrative techniques are also used to clarify values and stories that shape decisions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience, including work in drug rehabilitation and with veterans at the Veterans Administration.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker (PA LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats on this site, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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