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NJ Psychologist 35SI00512800

Donald Cassidy, NJ Psychologist 35SI00512800

  • Experience35 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Donald

Donald Cassidy is a New Jersey licensed psychologist with 35 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, career concerns, and self-esteem challenges. He brings a calm, empathic presence to sessions and focuses on practical strategies that address both daily functioning and longer-term growth.

Background and approach

His background includes work with a broad range of life issues such as attachment and family of origin concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and challenges related to aging and blended families. Cassidy emphasizes respectful, collaborative care that encourages clients to explore patterns, build resilience, and clarify goals.

He draws on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and offers guidance tailored to individual needs, including support for clients who use American Sign Language, Signed English, or Total Communication. Based in New Jersey, he combines decades of clinical perspective with an adaptable, client-centered approach intended to help people move toward greater well-being and purpose.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Donald Cassidy integrates several well-established, evidence-based techniques tailored to clients' concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more effective options, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that help clients manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time to better support progress and day-to-day functioning.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or accessibility needs. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and choose the communication style that best fits a client's routine and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem and career-related issues, along with a wide range of related life challenges such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and attachment concerns.
What is the therapist's general approach to treatment?
The style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing understanding, practical strategies, and resilience building to help clients meet short-term goals and support long-term growth.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and life transition issues.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is a New Jersey psychologist licensed as NJ Psychologist 35SI00512800 and practices from New Jersey.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Services are provided in English, and he has experience working with clients who use American Sign Language, Signed English, or Total Communication.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment organized?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessHearing impairedIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English