- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Donald
Donald Holmes is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with 22 years of professional experience. He works with people who are facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among his focus areas. Sessions are grounded in straightforward conversation and practical problem solving.
Clients can expect a calm, direct approach that focuses on what is happening now. He encourages honest talk about thoughts and feelings and uses clear, structured methods when helpful. Conversations aim to make difficult moments easier to understand and manage.
Donald draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationships influence current patterns. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person's own goals and perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied when changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors will support progress.
He helps people address issues like communication breakdowns, isolation and feeling stuck in midlife. He also works with guilt, shame, impulsivity, and the effects of trauma such as post-traumatic stress. Sessions focus on practical tools and strategies that people can try between meetings.
Donald practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session so the two of them can clarify goals and the most useful next steps.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Donald commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current interactions and feelings, which can help with communication problems and isolation. Client-Centered Therapy places the person's own goals and perspective at the center of sessions, encouraging clear discussion about what the client wants to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like low mood or social anxiety.Choosing the right approach is part of the early work together. He will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit the issues, goals, and personal preferences. That process is practical and iterative, with adjustments as needed based on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to focus on concrete skill practice between sessions and to follow up on progress without rearranging a large part of daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, coping with life changes, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are straightforward and conversational, with practical tools introduced when they fit the client's goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional work experience in social work and related clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.