Donald "Don" Fountain, LPC

Donald "Don" Fountain brings over 40 years of experience as an educator and counselor to his work with adolescents and adults. He served 27 years as a high school counselor, including time as a department chair, and continued to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC in the private sector for more than four decades. He retired from education in 2017 and later stepped away from private practice in 2022 to care for his wife, who passed on April 30 of that same year.

Across his career he has worked with clients of nearly all ages, focusing especially on adolescent and adult concerns. He has taught in graduate schools to prepare future counselors and has managed early childhood education as the owner of a preschool program serving children from six weeks to sixth grade. Those varied roles inform a practical, experienced approach to counseling that draws on many techniques tailored to each person he sees.

Don is a husband and father who valued nearly 41 years of marriage and raised five children - three sons and two daughters - and is a proud grandfather of ten. Despite recent personal losses, including the passing of his youngest son on September 2, 2025, he describes his life as blessed and grounded in gratitude.

As a counselor he emphasizes empowering clients to discover answers within themselves, offering tools aimed at greater balance, grounding, and productivity. He adapts methods to fit individual needs and encourages people to take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering support and empowerment along the way.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access

Donald "Don" Fountain uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and personal meaning. One common approach he uses is a skills-based, problem-solving method that teaches coping strategies, stress management, and impulse control to help with anxiety, addiction, and everyday challenges. Another approach emphasizes supportive, exploratory work that helps clients process grief, strengthen self-esteem, and clarify life purpose by examining personal values and life events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care from different locations within Pennsylvania, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful, evidence-based support through these formats while adapting sessions to individual circumstances.