Don Baccus, LPC

Don Baccus is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 11 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenges that come with major life changes. His work also addresses divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, panic attacks, social anxiety, and questions of life purpose.

Don approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he shapes conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s distinct needs and goals. He combines evidence-informed techniques with attentive listening to support clients through difficult moments and to build more effective coping strategies over time.

Beginning therapy can require courage, and Don seeks to meet that step with encouragement and steady partnership. He offers adaptable care that fits a client’s circumstances and preferences, aiming to create a collaborative process in which clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Don often draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy centers on the client's experience and emphasizes empathy and acceptance, helping people build confidence and clarify values as they face life changes or struggles with self-esteem. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for stress, anxiety, panic, and depressive symptoms by teaching practical coping skills. Emotionally-focused therapy explores patterns in emotional responses and relationships, offering tools to process trauma, improve connection, and reduce relational distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Don works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time so therapy stays relevant and practical for the person in front of him.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work and to continue care through life transitions, while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.