At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW025635
- NPI
- 1396517900
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational Interviewing
- Values based work
- Practical coping skills
About Don
Don Neil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania. He brings ten years of experience to his work and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and other daily challenges.
He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are shaped to fit each person's needs. Don emphasizes practical conversation and plans that match what a person is facing right now.
In session he uses tools from Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thoughts, feelings, and values. These approaches are used to help with mood, focus, and coping skills.
Don has experience supporting people through relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and work-related stress such as compassion fatigue. He also works with concerns that include ADHD, bipolar mood issues, self-esteem, and career questions. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and a range of relationship and sexual diversity topics.
He invites people to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Don keeps session plans straightforward and practical, and he works with each person to set realistic goals and next steps.
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How these approaches can work online
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want and what might get in the way. It uses questions and reflection to boost motivation for change and can help with habits, substance choices, or getting unstuck.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on what matters to a person and on taking small steps toward those values. It helps with anxiety, low mood, and managing difficult thoughts without getting ruled by them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with concentration and focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions combine discussion, skill practice, and clear next steps so progress is measurable and practical.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to help people keep therapy consistent while working toward their goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Gender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Don help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical conversation and tailored plans, blending Motivational Interviewing with CBT and ACT to help people set goals and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience working with a range of mood, focus, and life-transition issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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