About me
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 4 to 74 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. I have extensive experience working with teens and college age students dealing with peer/academic pressure, anxiety, depression, and stress. Through the utilization of client-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy, I work to help you work through obstacles and reach your personal goals.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma, Abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem, Motivation
- Depression
Addictions , Family conflicts , Parenting issues , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Blended Family Issues , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
AL LPC LPC01082
VA LPC 0701010486
FL LMHC MH18483
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Donda Goodson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
Donda has been incredible. She is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, professional and responsive. Her perspective as both an experienced mother and a seasoned therapist has been extremely helpful to me. I am grateful to have found her.
Ms. Fonda is definitely caring and that makes teenagers close to her. That’s going to help for the teenagers open their heart to her. My son had 3-rd week of treatment and it helps I am sure it will going to workout. Thank you so much Ms.Donda
Mrs. Goodson is understanding and gives good advice, and provides exercises that can work for me.
She is wonderful and took the time to listen to me!
She is very understanding & caring. She has helped me understand things that are going on in my life better! Best therapist Ive ever had!
She keeps you accountable and is not submissive to protect your feelings. She will let you know what you need to hear and definitely portrays tough love, but in the nicest, most gentle way possible!
Mrs Goodson is very understanding and presents herself in a professional and courteous manner during our sessions.
I’ve been with Donda for a whole year today, and wow has she changed my life! I felt comfortable sharing everything even the things I’ve never spoke about before and she not only was there for me but gave me tools that I’ll use for the rest of my life! I would recommend her for anything and everything since she went above and beyond what I expected as a therapist. Thank you Donda for everything
This was my very first time trying therapy. Donda is such a kind, intentional and insightful therapist. I highly recommend her. She is very soft spoken and honest. I’m so glad to have her!
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.
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!
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.
I love Ms. Goodson. That’s my girl. She keeps it real with me & I love that!
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.
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!
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.
She is so kind, patient, and seems to really want to help me.
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.
She is very helpful!
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!
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.
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.