Works with
How Donda works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama, Florida, Virginia
- Years in practice
- 32
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Donda
Donda Goodson is a licensed counselor in Alabama with more than three decades of experience. She helps people who are coping with anger, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, ADHD, and the day-to-day stress of parenting. Her style is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people take small steps that make life more manageable.
She earned an undergraduate degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from Auburn University and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Background and approach
Donda received her counseling license in 1992 and has provided care in mental health agencies and independent practice settings since then. Donda uses client-centered methods to create a space where people can talk through what matters to them. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses.
These approaches are mixed with mindfulness tools to reduce reactivity and build moment-to-moment awareness. Her work includes helping people manage anger, cope with trauma or loss, and navigate life changes such as divorce or parenting challenges. She has experience supporting people living with autism spectrum traits and those working to maintain sobriety.
Sessions focus on practical skills, clear goals, and steady progress. Donda aims to help each person identify barriers, practice new behaviors, and move toward the changes they want to see in daily life.
What Donda works with
Everything Donda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Donda's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Donda lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Donda often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values; it can help with anger, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression or panic.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, then adjust the plan over time. That partnership helps match methods to real-life needs rather than promising a single route for everyone.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflections, or when fitting therapy into a busy schedule. These options offer flexibility to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Donda
What problems does she commonly help with?
Donda works with concerns such as anger, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and the stress of parenting. She also supports people facing trauma, chronic illness, and major life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness. Sessions aim to combine understanding with exercises people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 32 years of clinical experience working in mental health agencies and independent practice. Her background includes work with a wide age range and many presenting concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC and practices in Alabama. The license details include FL LMHC and AL LPC as listed.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients be seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How do I begin working with this therapist and what does it cost?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule based on availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.