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Donald Rindfuss

Calm, values-focused therapy for life transitions

LCSW Pennsylvania

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Stress, Anxiety
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Donald

Donald Rindfuss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of clinical experience who helps people rebuild meaning and stability after difficult life events.

Background and approach

He draws on training from the University of Pittsburgh, where he completed a master of social work, and decades of work in addiction treatment and veteran services. His background includes inpatient drug rehabilitation and work with the Veterans Administration, and he has developed a calm, approachable style that many clients find grounding.

Donald blends evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to address anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and substance use concerns. He also works with issues such as anger, low self-esteem, career stress, caregiver strain, codependency, and end-of-life or hospice concerns.

Sessions often incorporate relaxation and breath-based skills drawn from his yoga and meditation experience to help manage distress and strengthen coping. Available for clients in Pennsylvania and for international clients, Donald offers flexible scheduling and a pace tailored to each person, from brief coaching-style work to longer-term therapy.

He encourages prospective clients to consider values-based goals and practical steps toward a more balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches You Can Access Online

Donald commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. He also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which encourages identifying personal values and learning skills to accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful action. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to support emotion regulation and to reduce reactivity through breath and grounding exercises.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with clients to clarify goals and preferences, then tailors the mix of CBT, ACT, and mindfulness methods to fit the client's needs and strengths rather than using a single fixed method.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain momentum between appointments and to access support from Pennsylvania or abroad when travel or timing would otherwise be a barrier.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does this therapist commonly address?
Donald works with a range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, anger, and self-esteem challenges as well as issues like career strain, caregiver stress, and process addictions.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a relaxed, collaborative style that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to build practical coping skills and align work with client values.
What is the clinician's background and experience?
With 15 years of clinical experience, his work history includes inpatient drug rehabilitation and positions supporting veterans, including time at the Veterans Administration.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
He holds the credential LCSW with license number PA LCSW CW019911 and practices from Pennsylvania.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Donald offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuse

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English