- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and PTSD
About Donald
Donald Oldfield is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with 40 years of professional experience. He lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression among the issues he helps people with. He also notes work related to divorce and separation, forgiveness, mens and womens issues, midlife crisis, panic, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Donald frames sessions as direct conversations about what is causing distress. He uses clear language and focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. He can adapt discussion and planning to a persons beliefs, including those who prefer faith-informed counseling.
Over four decades he has worked in a range of settings and with a variety of adults. That experience means he often draws on established, evidence-based techniques to address persistent anxiety, panic, and relationship strain. He aims to help people identify patterns that keep problems going and to practice alternatives.
Sessions typically involve goal setting, skill practice, and reviewing progress. He pays attention to how stress shows up in daily life and to triggers for anxious or angry reactions. For those dealing with trauma or post-traumatic stress, he focuses on manageable steps rather than overwhelming detail.
If someone prefers therapy that includes their faith, he notes he can provide counseling consistent with Christian beliefs. To begin, the site guidance is to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so he can learn more about specific needs.
Approach and what online sessions look like
Donald notes use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavioral change. For example, cognitive-behavioral approaches help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety and panic. Exposure-based strategies work in small, controlled steps to lessen avoidance around social situations and phobic triggers.He also draws on trauma-informed methods that emphasize pacing and safety when working with post-traumatic stress or abuse history. These approaches break problems into manageable parts and support gradual progress rather than rushing through difficult memories.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That shared process helps decide which techniques suit a persons needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit therapy around a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or phone sessions when bandwidth is limited. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time and let them practice new skills in everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, and lists additional focuses such as social anxiety and phobia and panic disorder.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward conversation and evidence-based techniques, focusing on practical steps and skill practice to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional work experience as a therapist.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LMFT licensed in New Mexico and Texas and practices from Texas.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
He accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
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?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.