Donald Rindfuss, LCSW

Donald Rindfuss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 15 years of experience to his practice in Pennsylvania. He helps people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. Donald uses straightforward language and a relaxed style to make conversations feel easier to start.

He earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and has worked many years in addiction treatment and veteran services. That background shaped how he responds to trauma, substance use, and the stress that often follows life transitions.

Donald favors practical approaches that people can use between sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. He also uses mindfulness exercises to calm the body and break cycles of rumination.

Sessions tend to be calm and down-to-earth. He describes his manner as laid back, and he often brings breathing or simple movement techniques into the work. The focus is on small, doable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier mood.

Donald supports people dealing with caregiving stress, codependency, midlife concerns, veterans' issues, and process or substance addictions. He offers phone, video, live chat, and text-based messaging session formats to fit different schedules and needs. To begin, a short intake and scheduling step helps match clients to a session time.

How CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness work online

Donald often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors that reduce distress. CBT sessions online can include structured exercises, thought records, and practical homework to change how someone reacts to stress or cravings.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify what matters most to a person and to support committed steps toward those values. ACT tools help when anxiety, guilt, or painful memories get in the way of living the life someone wants.

Mindfulness practice is a common thread in his work and involves short breathing and attention exercises to reduce reactivity. These skills are useful for anxiety, grief, and cravings and can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right mix is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past, then adjust methods together over time. Clients shape the pace and focus of the work.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy or geographically distant people. Video calls allow face-to-face connection and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging works well for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or between-session updates. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into mornings, afternoons, or evenings.