- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and ADHD
- Work and career
About Donald
Donald Cassidy is a New Jersey psychologist with 35 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and ADHD. He also lists work related to abandonment, attachment, aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and hearing-impaired clients.
Donald helps people talk through what feels overwhelming in daily life. Sessions typically look at practical coping strategies for anxiety and stress. He also helps with mood concerns, career decisions, and problems tied to family of origin or attachment patterns.
His approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He draws on multiple methods to match what a person needs. That can mean focusing on thought patterns, building new behaviors, or exploring relational dynamics over time.
Donald has many years of experience working with adults across a wide range of issues. He has experience communicating with people who use American Sign Language, Signed English, or Total Communication. He aims to make sessions understandable and direct, using plain language rather than clinical jargon.
People who choose him will find straightforward, practical work on current problems and long-standing patterns. He encourages collaboration about goals and methods, and he adjusts the work as needs change. To begin, readers are asked to use the site flow to view online therapy options and schedule an initial session.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Donald draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at how thoughts and actions keep problems going and teach practical skills for managing anxiety and depression. Psychodynamic or relational methods explore patterns in relationships and attachment to understand recurring difficulties and how they affect current life.Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist will review goals and symptoms together and suggest approaches that fit the client's needs. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and reduce travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when days are tight, while others choose video to use visual cues during sessions. Talk with the therapist during the initial scheduling step to identify practical arrangements that fit daily routines and communication preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and ADHD, plus related issues such as attachment and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based techniques and a practical, collaborative style that focuses on current problems and skill building.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 35 years of experience as a practicing psychologist in New Jersey.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a New Jersey psychologist with credential NJ Psychologist 35SI00512800 and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and there is experience communicating with people who use American Sign Language, Signed English, or Total Communication.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.