Don Neil, LCSW
Compassionate, story-centered support for daily life
Details
| Name | Don Neil |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Don
Don Neil is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Pennsylvania. He brings ten years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and manage anxiety. Don speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps less daunting for people who are nervous about starting therapy.
He uses Narrative Therapy alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people tell and reframe their stories.
Background and approach
That can mean looking at how a problem fits into a person's life story and finding small, doable changes that make daily life easier. Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Don tailors questions and exercises to each person's situation.
He pays attention to how emotions, thoughts, and habits interact and helps clients try different ways of responding to difficult moments. Many people seek him out for help with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, grief, and life transitions. He also supports people facing issues such as ADHD, attachment concerns, identity questions, trauma, and relationship problems.
Don aims to meet people where they are and work at a pace that feels manageable. Practical tools and real-life goals are part of his approach. Some sessions focus on skills like grounding, planning, or communication.
Others emphasize reauthoring a story that feels stifling or unhelpful. The work is meant to fit into everyday life, not just the therapy hour.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Depression among the things Don works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Don among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Don among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Don among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Don among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Don among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Don among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Don among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Don among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Don among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Don directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Don directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Skill-Based Work Translate Online
Don draws from Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about themselves and their problems, then explore alternative ways to describe those experiences. This approach is useful for identity questions, life transitions, and issues that feel tied to a single storyline. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to build willingness to face difficult feelings while focusing on chosen values and small actions. ACT helps with anxiety, avoidance, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going and to practice different reactions in daily life; it helps with depression, worry, and impulsive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Don will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, trying different techniques and checking in about what helps. The plan can shift over time as goals change or new situations arise.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills practice and relationship work. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging support brief updates, coaching-style moments, or ongoing check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep progressing between meetings.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Don helps with stress, anxiety, anger, and depression along with grief and life changes. He also works on relationship problems, identity questions, ADHD-related challenges, trauma, and career or purpose concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Don uses Narrative Therapy with practical tools from ACT and CBT to reframe problems and build coping skills.
What is Don's professional background?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience working with people on stress, focus, mood, and relationships.
Where is Don licensed and practicing?
Don holds an LCSW credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Don?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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