Donda Goodson, LMHC, LPC

Donda Goodson is a licensed counselor practicing in Alabama with more than three decades of clinical experience. She earned her undergraduate degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from Auburn University and completed a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Donda received her counseling license in 1992 from the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling and has built most of her career working in mental health agencies and private practice.

Her work spans a wide age range, supporting clients from early childhood through later adulthood, and addresses issues such as anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive concerns, trauma and stress-related disorders, substance use and recovery, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. She also works with parents who are struggling with the challenges of caregiving and family dynamics. Donda uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify obstacles, develop practical strategies, and move toward meaningful goals.

She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC - explained as licensure to practice mental health counseling and professional counseling - reflecting formal qualifications to provide therapeutic services in her region.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Donda Goodson integrates several evidence-based approaches to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and follows the client’s lead, helping people explore feelings and values to find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to change them - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, supports people in accepting difficult emotions while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that build a meaningful life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Donda works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor methods that fit each person’s situation. The process is adaptive and guided by what proves most helpful in reaching the client’s objectives.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for scheduling and access. Sessions can take place via video calls or phone, and shorter interactions can be handled through live chat or text-based messaging, allowing clients to receive support in ways that fit busy lives and varied circumstances. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent care while accommodating location and time constraints.