Donald Rindfuss, LCSW
Calm, practical support for life changes
Details
| Name | Donald Rindfuss |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Donald
Donald Rindfuss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience helping people regain balance after major life changes. He works from Pennsylvania and combines practical tools with a calm, down-to-earth style. Donald aims to help people find a values-based, more satisfying life whether problems are short-lived or long-running.
He uses everyday language in sessions and keeps things relaxed. He draws on narrative ideas to help people make sense of their stories and on mindfulness practices he has used personally.
Background and approach
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques to tackle worry, low mood, and unhelpful habits. Donald has spent much of his career supporting people with addictions, trauma, and grief. He also guides those facing career strain, caregiver stress, and midlife questions.
His background includes work in drug rehabilitation and at the Veterans Administration, where he supported veterans with readjustment concerns. Sessions often include simple skills practice, values-focused planning, and attention training drawn from mindfulness and yoga experience. He emphasizes practical steps clients can use between meetings to manage stress and cravings and to rebuild routine and purpose.
People who do best with his approach tend to want straightforward conversation and concrete strategies rather than formal lecture. Donald prefers a relaxed pace and offers flexible scheduling in the mornings, later afternoons, evenings, and sometimes later at night with advance notice.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Donald works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Donald among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Donald among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Donald among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Donald among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Donald among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Donald 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 Donald directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative, ACT, and CBT work online
Donald often uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reframe the stories they live by, which can shift the meaning of painful experiences. Narrative work is useful when someone feels stuck in a single negative storyline and wants a different perspective.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by teaching skills to notice thoughts without being driven by them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another tool he uses to spot unhelpful thinking and to build healthier habits through small experiments. CBT works well for worry, low mood, and behavior change challenges like addiction cravings.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit day-to-day life, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That way the work matches practical needs and personal preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins or shorter coaching-style exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep steady momentum between sessions.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also supports people facing caregiver stress, midlife transitions, and issues like codependency or process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He keeps sessions relaxed and practical, using conversation, mindfulness exercises, and behavioral tools. The aim is to help clients clarify values and take small, steady steps toward change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working in settings that include drug rehabilitation and veterans' services. That work has involved supporting people with substance use and trauma-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, and practices from Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
He sees clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to allow different ways to connect.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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