Don Neil, LCSW
LCSW supporting stress, relationships, and growth
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family help
- Flexible online sessions
About Don Neil
Don Neil is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with ten years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and the challenge of coping with life changes, and he brings focused experience supporting attention and concentration concerns. His areas of practice also include relationship and family work, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues related to adoption and foster care and attachment.
Don offers support for a wide range of concerns including career questions, compassion fatigue, and the particular needs of LGBT clients. He also addresses less commonly discussed topics such as BDSM and kink, hoarding, gender dysphoria, codependency, and communication or intimacy problems. He integrates clinical approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, existential perspectives, and mindfulness techniques to fit each person’s situation.
He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet unique and specific needs. Don views the decision to seek therapy as a courageous step and aims to make the process collaborative and practical, helping clients set goals and develop skills that support meaningful change.
Don offers support for a wide range of concerns including career questions, compassion fatigue, and the particular needs of LGBT clients. He also addresses less commonly discussed topics such as BDSM and kink, hoarding, gender dysphoria, codependency, and communication or intimacy problems. He integrates clinical approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, existential perspectives, and mindfulness techniques to fit each person’s situation.
He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet unique and specific needs. Don views the decision to seek therapy as a courageous step and aims to make the process collaborative and practical, helping clients set goals and develop skills that support meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Gender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Don Neil have?
Don Neil has 10 years of experience.
Is Don Neil a licensed therapist?
Yes. Don Neil is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His license is listed as PA LCSW CW025635.
In which languages does Don Neil provide therapy?
Don Neil provides therapy in English.
Where is Don Neil located?
Don Neil is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Don Neil as my therapist?
You can work with Don Neil through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Don Neil work with international clients?
No. Don Neil does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Don Neil cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Don Neil
Don Neil often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in online work. ACT helps people clarify their values and take workable steps toward a meaningful life even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness when those tools fit a person’s needs. Each approach offers practical techniques clients can use between sessions to manage difficult moments and build resilience.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Don works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. He emphasizes partnership in setting priorities and choosing strategies.
Online therapy with Don can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility to fit work, family, and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to access consistent support, practice skills in real time, and maintain continuity of care when life is busy or circumstances change.