Don Neil

Supportive LCSW offering practical, collaborative therapy

LCSW Pennsylvania

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Don

Don Neil is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Pennsylvania who brings a decade of experience to his therapeutic work. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, trauma, and a wide range of life challenges including grief, career questions, and identity-related matters.

Background and approach

Drawing on a variety of therapeutic tools, he adapts his approach to the specific needs of each person. His style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with an emphasis on collaborative planning and practical strategies.

Don uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy alongside acceptance and mindfulness-based techniques to address unhelpful patterns and strengthen coping skills. He works with clients on issues from attention and impulsivity to communication problems, attachment and adoption-related concerns, and sexual subcultures, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each individual’s situation.

Don acknowledges how big a step seeking help can feel and aims to make the process approachable and personalized. He encourages clients to set goals together and to develop skills that support lasting changes in mood, relationships, and daily functioning.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Don integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy into his online practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching concrete skills to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms and to improve problem solving. Acceptance and commitment therapy emphasizes values-based action and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help clients manage avoidance and increase meaningful engagement.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and he approaches that choice collaboratively. He will work with clients to explore which strategies fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting methods over time to better support progress and day-to-day functioning.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to stay connected while traveling or during transitions. These formats allow him to provide consistent care, practical skill-building, and real-time coaching in ways that match individual needs and routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Don address?

He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among others.

What is his therapeutic approach and style?

He blends practical, collaborative methods drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment principles, dialectical techniques, existential perspectives, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each client.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 10 years of professional experience working with individuals on emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania; his credential is listed as PA LCSW CW025635.

Does he offer services in languages other than English?

Services are provided in English; he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Gender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English