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LCSW

Don Neil, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Don

Don Neil is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Pennsylvania who brings a decade of professional experience to his work with clients. He focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and career challenges, and trauma.

Background and approach

As an LCSW he adapts conversations and care plans to each person he meets, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while addressing practical issues like concentration, memory, and coping with life changes. His approach combines evidence-based therapies with a practical, client-centered stance.

Don blends techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-informed work to help clients develop skills for emotion regulation, clearer thinking, and improved daily functioning. He also brings experience with specific areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, kink and alternative sexual culture, and issues related to gender and identity.

Don frames therapy as a collaborative process in which goals and methods are tailored to individual needs. He encourages people who are taking initial steps toward change and supports them in building strategies that fit their life circumstances and priorities.

Therapeutic Methods and Online Care

Don integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills. CBT focuses on recognizing and changing the thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and concentration problems. Mindfulness therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation, supporting emotion regulation and stress reduction.

He approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that determining the right therapeutic method is part of the work. The therapist will help explore which approaches fit a client's goals, preferences, and needs, and adapt techniques as therapy progresses so the plan remains responsive and practical.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for scheduling and communication. These formats allow clients to receive consistent support without needing to travel, and they can be matched to the style of interaction a person prefers, whether that's real-time conversation or ongoing written check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and career problems, trauma and related challenges such as impulse control and compulsive behaviors.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
His style is collaborative and skills-oriented, drawing from cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and emotion-regulation strategies to tailor care to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
The therapist has 10 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and life adjustment issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania with licence number PA LCSW CW025635 and practices from that state.
Can I work with him in languages other than English or from outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment 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 first steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

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