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Donda Goodson, MS, LPC-S

Primary Therapist

My name is Donda Goodson and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Auburn University in Vocational Rehabilitation and my Master's degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Rehabilitation Counseling. I received my counseling license in 1992 from the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling. The majority of my clinical experience is from mental health agencies and private practice. I have worked with clients ages four to seventy-four with various issues to include anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorders, trauma and stress related disorders, individuals struggling to maintain sobriety, those with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders and parents doing their best to parent but find themselves struggling and feeling frustrated. Through the utilization of client-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy, I work to help you work through obstacles and reach your personal goals.

Testimonials

- Donda is an exceptional therapist. She is kind, compassionate and highly skilled. She has been a game changer in my life. I am so grateful to have found her.  (Written after therapy with Donda.)


- Donda has helped me navigate through some challenging situations and I value her insight. She is professional and easy to talk to. Highly recommend Donda Goodson! (Written after therapy with Donda on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem.)


- Donda is wonderful. Her honesty and feedback is what made this experience so valuable. She is very accommodating, patient, and knowledgeable. I really, really enjoyed working with her. Donda helps provide tangible and meaningful solutions that become incredible tools. I am very grateful to her wisdom and feel equipped to take on the next chapter ahead. She is great.   (Written after therapy with Donda on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue.)


- I love Ms. Goodson. That’s my girl. She keeps it real with me & I love that!   (Written after therapy with Donda on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd.)

 
- I would highly recommend Donda. She has been so kind and understanding. She really listens to my problems and draws me out when I'm not sure what to say. She takes her time working through issues and waits until I'm ready to discuss them. She also has great ideas and suggestions for coping skills. I'm so glad that I was connected with her.  (Written after therapy with Donda on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd.)

 
- Donda is very warm, kind, and thoughtful. I found her easy-to-talk-to and supportive. She is also able to kindly assert and present helpful counter-points. I always left her sessions feeling productive and like I had clear goals in front of me. I would recommend her to anyone!  (Written after therapy with Donda on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes.)

 
- Donda has been a delight to work with over the past few weeks. Each time we speak I come out with new questions, new answers and new exercises to work on. I have come out of these sessions feeling refreshed, recognized, and much improved as a whole. (Written after therapy with Donda on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.)


- She is so kind, patient, and seems to really want to help me.  (Written after therapy with Donda on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd.)


- Donda has really helped me work through challenges at the forefront of my life, and also some that I’ve been unwilling to look at myself, that were a bit more latent. She has given me excellent tools to use to manage my anxiety and depression and I feel better than I have in quite some time. (Written after therapy with Donda for on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and anger management.)


- She is very helpful!  (Written after therapy with Donda on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management.)

 
- Donda Goodson has been the best help, she’s very knowledgeable and insightful! With her experience she has an amazing answers to all of my questions and great solutions to work through until the next session. I know with my heart she cares about each patient and will spend the quality time and care when she is in session with you as well as outside the sessions!  (Written after therapy with Donda on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes.)


- Donda is so caring and genuine. She asks excellent questions and doesn’t have a business like approach, which I have felt that with my past counselors. She makes you feel very relaxed and I love how conversational her style is. Highly recommend her!  (Written after therapy with Donda on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem.)

 
- Donda has been so valuable to my current life situation and working through both my feelings and the facts. She had helped me remain mindful of the present and to problem solve.  (Written after therapy with Donda on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.)

 
- Donda is positive, encouraging, and a great listener. She gives very specific, practical advice that can be applied to your circumstances in order to help you in the healing process. I would highly recommend her.  (Written after therapy with Donda on issues concerning trauma and abuse.)

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