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
Also experienced in:
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), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 32

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.

Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Donda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Very professional and understanding

Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Donda for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues

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.

Written on Oct 04, 2024 after therapy with Donda for 2 weeks

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

Written on Aug 17, 2023 after therapy with Donda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Mrs. Goodson is understanding and gives good advice, and provides exercises that can work for me.

Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Donda for 2 weeks on issues concerning adhd

She is wonderful and took the time to listen to me!

Written on Jun 15, 2023 after therapy with Donda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

She is very understanding & caring. She has helped me understand things that are going on in my life better! Best therapist Ive ever had!

Written on May 14, 2023 after therapy with Donda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life

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!

Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Donda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

Mrs Goodson is very understanding and presents herself in a professional and courteous manner during our sessions.

Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Donda for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

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

Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Donda for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

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!

Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Donda for 11 months

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 on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Donda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem

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 on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Donda for 2 months 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

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 on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Donda for 1 month 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 love Ms. Goodson. That’s my girl. She keeps it real with me & I love that!

Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Donda for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, 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 on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Donda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

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 on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Donda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue

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 on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Donda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

She is so kind, patient, and seems to really want to help me.

Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Donda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and anger management

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 on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Donda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

She is very helpful!

Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Donda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

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 on Mar 25, 2022 after therapy with Donda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

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 on Feb 19, 2022 after therapy with Donda for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse

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.

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