At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 74935
- NPI
- 1669961389
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Plain spoken guidance
- Goal focused
About Don
Don Baccus is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 11 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. He meets people where they are and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable.
He uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person's needs. That can include Motivational Interviewing to help clarify goals and build commitment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts, and Client-Centered methods that prioritize the client's perspective. Don adapts the conversation and the plan so it fits each person’s life and priorities.
Don emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. He talks with people in plain language and helps them set small, realistic steps toward change. He also works with concerns like panic attacks, social anxiety, grief after divorce or separation, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions aim to be practical and focused. Don helps people identify what’s working, what isn’t, and what they want to try next. He encourages collaboration and keeps goals clear so progress is easier to measure.
If someone is nervous about starting therapy, Don recognizes that step and offers a straightforward, steady approach. He invites prospective clients to take the matching questionnaire and schedule a session to see if the fit feels right.
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How Don’s approaches fit into online therapy
Don practices several approaches that translate well to remote work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change and strengthening commitment through guided conversation. It is useful for building motivation around behavior changes and life transitions.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening closely and following the client’s lead. In sessions the therapist reflects back what he hears and helps the client make sense of their own experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to shift patterns that cause distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Don works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus remains on clear goals, practical exercises, and steady progress rather than on a specific delivery method. -
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Divorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Don commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, social anxiety, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Don uses a collaborative, plainspoken approach that centers the client’s perspectives. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 11 years of professional experience providing counseling and support to people with a range of emotional concerns.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas.
Which languages can clients use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers