About me
I have had the opportunity to train at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Center which is one of the pioneer centers educating and training therapist in family therapy and in couples counseling. In addition I have trained at the Masters and Johnson Institute where sexual issues were treated within the context of the couples relationship rather than addressing problems in sexual functioning with the focus on the presenting symptoms.In my work I see the couple as members of a single unit that has become out of balance and no longer serves the members of the couple. My focus is always on the current interaction of the couple rather than events in the individuals or the couples history.Providing a safe environment for non conflict exploration of issues is an essential component of the work.I have had experience working with couples from many socioeconomic groups, faith group membership and racial and ethic groups. My practice includes working with same sex relationships as well as with more traditional couples.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Grief
- Intimacy
- Depression
LGBT , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Eating disorders , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , Abandonment , Attachment issues , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
Years of Experience: 52
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
SC LISW 11121
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Donald Strauss. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
He’s a great listener, validating, made me feel very comfortable. He told personal stories which made him feel relatable. I would definitely recommend him!
He is helping us work through some issues .
Dr. Strauss is a plethora of wisdom and personable stories that help break the ice and make the therapy process enjoyable. He's attentive and neutral in his expressions and responses, while his questions are astute and always getting to the core of the problem being discussed.
I appreciate he is a goodlistener and offers homework!!
I was not sure about Dr. Strauss when we first talked to him because my only experience of therapists was what my wife had told me about hers; which sounded very introspective without any methods to improve. He definitely was/is different. He was direct with lots of stories but he worked with us to not only workout the causes of our problems but to relate it back to our upbringing and habits and how it impacted on us, and develop strategies to cope and to resolve our couple issues.
He is good at listening and pulling out the key causes, along with lots of stories to relate to the situation (he is a very life experienced man), and is very bright.
We now use him regularly as a check-in to work on couple issues or individual issues. Cannot recommend him highly enough.
Very caring, very conscientious and personable.
He is calm and has a good sense of humor but also years of expertise and knowledge. I definitely recommend Dr. Strauss.
Dr.Strauss has been amazing and very helpful.
Dr. Strauss is a kind and open therapist with a vast repertoire of experiences gained from his many years of practice. He sometimes asks difficult questions which we (as a couple) are uncomfortable answering, but this is exactly right!
So far, so good. Very thoughtful.
You're doing an amazing job at figuring out what our underlying issues are! I am really glad we met you!
Dr. Strauss is a breath of fresh air. He is well rounded, open minded, a wonderful listener. He is insightful, creative and kind. We havelearned a lot from him and his advice and suggestions have made huge improvements in our communication.
Dr. Strauss has been fantastic to work with. He has helped my partner and I understand ourselves and each other much better.
I like how Dr Strauss can usually relate to our situation with a story of his own, so he is quite empathetic and he has a kind demeanour.
After working with Dr. Strauss for only a short while, he has helped us see the areas of our relationship that need focus. He gives us simple things to focus on and I feel our communication is already improving.
I was always hesitant about the proccess of therapy and its benefits. I was definitively proved wrong early into our sessions.
So far, so brilliant
He has a calm approach. He listens and works with both of us to support us in the areas that are of concern