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- Depression and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Grief and transitions
About Donald
Donald Giddens is an Illinois LCSW with 40 years of clinical experience. He focuses on depression, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, stress, and coping with life changes.
Giddens helps people talk through difficult feelings and decisions. He aims to clarify what is happening now and what practical steps a person can take next. Sessions are collaborative and direct, with attention to communication problems and control issues that complicate daily life.
His work emphasizes clear goals and steady progress. He listens for patterns in how someone relates to others and how stress shows up day to day. From that starting point he and the client set realistic, measurable steps to try between sessions.
Giddens draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety symptoms. He uses focused conversation, problem-solving, and behavioral strategies to reduce symptom burden and improve functioning. He adapts these methods to each person’s situation rather than following a fixed script.
Clients can expect straightforward feedback and practical tools they can apply outside sessions. He pays particular attention to improving communication skills and reducing unhelpful control behaviors. The overall approach is steady, experienced, and outcome-oriented.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to remote sessions
Donald Giddens uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in his practice. One approach focuses on behavioral strategies that identify specific actions a person can change to reduce depressive or anxious symptoms; this involves setting small homework tasks and tracking results. Another common method is communication-focused work, which looks at patterns in how someone speaks and listens to others and teaches concrete skills to improve misunderstandings and conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is reviewed over the first several sessions and adjusted as progress and feedback indicate.
The practical advantages of remote sessions are about fitting therapy into daily life. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes. Communication problems and control issues are additional areas of focus.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, practical style that emphasizes clear goals and actionable steps. Sessions focus on problem-solving, communication skills, and behavioral strategies.
How long has he practiced?
He has 40 years of experience in clinical work. That background shapes a steady, experienced approach to common emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois. His practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees are provided during sign-up.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.