Donda Goodson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage anxiety, stress, grief, depression, addictions, and parenting struggles.
01About Donda
Donda Goodson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage anxiety, stress, grief, depression, addictions, and parenting struggles. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps parents and individuals can use right away. Her style is steady and direct, aimed at making day-to-day life feel more manageable.
She trained in vocational rehabilitation at Auburn University and earned a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Background and approach
She holds an FL LMHC and an AL LPC and has been counseling since 1992. Most of her work has been in community mental health agencies and in independent practice. Her clinical work covers a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and problems with anger and self-esteem.
She also supports people coping with chronic illness, grief, divorce, and substance use issues. Parents who feel overwhelmed by family or parenting demands often find her approach practical and approachable. In sessions she uses client-centered talking and cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful patterns.
She helps people try small behavior changes and practice new ways of responding to stress. Mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas are also woven into sessions when they fit the person’s goals. She brings 32 years of experience to each case and aims to help clients set clear goals and work toward them at a steady pace.
The focus is on real-world steps that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
02Credentials
- LPC (Alabama)
- License LPC01082 · expires July 2026
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH18483 · expires March 2027
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701010486 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1023603735 · national provider identifier
Both are public records. A state board register will confirm a license and its standing, and the national registry will confirm an NPI. This directory copies what the counselor lists and checks neither.
03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Donda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods Donda names
- 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
These are the methods Donda names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while committing to actions that match personal goals, which can help with anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for depression, anxiety, anger, and coping with stress by practicing new skills between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. This collaborative process lets the plan change over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill practice. Phone calls can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging work for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats let people fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain continuity when travel or timing makes in-person visits difficult.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Donda addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and parenting-related frustrations. She also works with ADHD, bipolar concerns, and people coping with chronic illness or life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and trying small behavior changes that match the client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 32 years of counseling experience, including work in mental health agencies and independent practice. That background informs a steady, pragmatic approach to common problems.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds an FL LMHC and an AL LPC and practices in Alabama. These credentials are listed as LMHC and LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for brief check-ins or longer conversations.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. That subscription can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time that fits with the therapist's availability.
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