Donald Rindfuss , LCSW

Donald Rindfuss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Pennsylvania who combines clinical training with a calm, values-based approach to support. He earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating magna cum laude and as a member of the Golden Key Honor Society, and has developed a clinical focus over a 15-year career on addictions, trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.

He has worked extensively with people affected by substance use, individuals experiencing homelessness, and veterans managing PTSD and readjustment challenges. His background includes work in inpatient drug rehabilitation and many years serving veterans, including a recent period at the Veterans Administration. Those experiences inform a grounded, practical style that aims to help people return to a more values-driven life.

Donald draws on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness practices to address anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addictive behaviors. He also integrates yoga and meditation experience to support regulation and coping skills. Known for a laid-back manner and a calming presence, he offers both brief interventions and longer-term support and maintains flexible response times with preferences for early mornings, later afternoons, and evenings.

Therapeutic Approaches and Connecting Online

Donald uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while building actions that align with what matters most, and it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach he uses to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills that can change how a person reacts to problems.

Mindfulness therapy complements these methods by cultivating present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills through practices such as guided breathing and focused attention. This approach often helps with anxiety, grief, and regulating strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Donald works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts interventions over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with care. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage geographic distances, and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.