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Donda Goodson, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Donda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Donda. View 25 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Alabama, Florida, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Very professional and understanding

Reviewed November 2024

Donda has been incredible. She is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, professional and responsive. Her perspective as both an experienced mother and a seasoned therapist has been extremely helpful to me. I am grateful to have found her.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Donda

  • 32 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LMHC

My name is Donda Goodson and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Auburn University in Vocational Rehabilitation and my Master's degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Rehabilitation Counseling. I received my counseling license in 1992 from the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling. The majority of my clinical experience is from mental health agencies and private practice. I have worked with clients ages 4 to 74 with various issues to include anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, individuals struggling to maintain sobriety, those with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders and parents doing their best to parent but find themselves struggling and feeling frustrated. Through the utilization of client-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy, I work to help you work through obstacles and reach your personal goals.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

Donda Goodson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023603735.

  • LPC · Alabama · LPC01082 · Expires July 2026
  • LMHC · Florida · MH18483 · Expires March 2025
  • LPC · Virginia · 0701010486 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Donda Goodson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

25 reviews

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Very professional and understanding

Reviewed November 2024

Donda has been incredible. She is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, professional and responsive. Her perspective as both an experienced mother and a seasoned therapist has been extremely helpful to me. I am grateful to have found her.

Reviewed November 2024

Mrs. Goodson is understanding and gives good advice, and provides exercises that can work for me.

Reviewed August 2023

She is wonderful and took the time to listen to me!

Reviewed July 2023

She is very understanding & caring. She has helped me understand things that are going on in my life better! Best therapist Ive ever had!

Reviewed June 2023

She keeps you accountable and is not submissive to protect your feelings. She will let you know what you need to hear and definitely portrays tough love, but in the nicest, most gentle way possible!

Reviewed May 2023

Mrs Goodson is very understanding and presents herself in a professional and courteous manner during our sessions.

Reviewed April 2023

I’ve been with Donda for a whole year today, and wow has she changed my life! I felt comfortable sharing everything even the things I’ve never spoke about before and she not only was there for me but gave me tools that I’ll use for the rest of my life! I would recommend her for anything and everything since she went above and beyond what I expected as a therapist. Thank you Donda for everything

Reviewed February 2023

This was my very first time trying therapy. Donda is such a kind, intentional and insightful therapist. I highly recommend her. She is very soft spoken and honest. I’m so glad to have her!

Reviewed February 2023

Donda is an exceptional therapist. She is kind, compassionate and highly skilled. She has been a game changer in my life. I am so grateful to have found her.

Reviewed January 2023

Donda has helped me navigate through some challenging situations and I value her insight. She is professional and easy to talk to. Highly recommend Donda Goodson!

Reviewed November 2022

Donda is wonderful. Her honesty and feedback is what made this experience so valuable. She is very accommodating, patient, and knowledgeable. I really, really enjoyed working with her. Donda helps provide tangible and meaningful solutions that become incredible tools. I am very grateful to her wisdom and feel equipped to take on the next chapter ahead. She is great.

Reviewed November 2022

I love Ms. Goodson. That’s my girl. She keeps it real with me & I love that!

Reviewed November 2022

Donda is a wonderful therapist. The best!

Reviewed November 2022

I would highly recommend Donda. She has been so kind and understanding. She really listens to my problems and draws me out when I'm not sure what to say. She takes her time working through issues and waits until I'm ready to discuss them. She also has great ideas and suggestions for coping skills. I'm so glad that I was connected with her.

Reviewed September 2022

Donda is very warm, kind, and thoughtful. I found her easy-to-talk-to and supportive. She is also able to kindly assert and present helpful counter-points. I always left her sessions feeling productive and like I had clear goals in front of me. I would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed August 2022

Donda has been a delight to work with over the past few weeks. Each time we speak I come out with new questions, new answers and new exercises to work on. I have come out of these sessions feeling refreshed, recognized, and much improved as a whole.

Reviewed June 2022

She is so kind, patient, and seems to really want to help me.

Reviewed June 2022

Donda has really helped me work through challenges at the forefront of my life, and also some that I’ve been unwilling to look at myself, that were a bit more latent. She has given me excellent tools to use to manage my anxiety and depression and I feel better than I have in quite some time.

Reviewed June 2022

She is very helpful!

Reviewed May 2022

Donda Goodson has been the best help, she’s very knowledgeable and insightful! With her experience she has an amazing answers to all of my questions and great solutions to work through until the next session. I know with my heart she cares about each patient and will spend the quality time and care when she is in session with you as well as outside the sessions!

Reviewed March 2022

Donda is so caring and genuine. She asks excellent questions and doesn’t have a business like approach, which I have felt that with my past counselors. She makes you feel very relaxed and I love how conversational her style is. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed March 2022

Donda has been so valuable to my current life situation and working through both my feelings and the facts. She had helped me remain mindful of the present and to problem solve.

Reviewed March 2022

Donda is a very caring and supportive. She goes above and beyond to help. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed February 2022

Donda is positive, encouraging, and a great listener. She gives very specific, practical advice that can be applied to your circumstances in order to help you in the healing process. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed February 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Donda Goodson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Donda Goodson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Donda Goodson speak?

Donda Goodson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Donda Goodson have?

Donda Goodson has 32 years of experience.

Where is Donda Goodson licensed to practice?

Donda Goodson is licensed to practice in Alabama, Florida, and Virginia.

Does Donda Goodson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Donda Goodson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Donda Goodson offer?

Donda Goodson offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Donda Goodson?

Donda Goodson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Donda Goodson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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