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Online therapist

Donny Simpson

Practical therapy for relationship and life challenges

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Donny

Donny Simpson is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on practical help for people facing relationship and life challenges. He aims to make therapy straightforward and useful. He meets people where they are and emphasizes clear steps they can take between sessions.

In sessions he listens first and then helps clients map small changes that matter. He uses talk, skills practice, and simple exercises rather than long explanations.

Background and approach

Common topics he addresses include addiction, relationship strain, stress and anxiety, grief, intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues related to identity and sexual orientation. Donny draws from several evidence-based methods. He blends attachment ideas to look at how past bonds shape current patterns.

He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices are added when grounding and present-moment awareness will help reduce reactivity. Across his work he keeps a calm, respectful tone and focuses on what clients want to change.

He has six years of clinical experience and holds the California license LMFT 114365 - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He offers sessions in English and works with people located in California. Practical details are straightforward: sessions can be scheduled by completing a short matching questionnaire and picking a time.

Therapy subscriptions can be canceled at any time and session formats include video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Attachment-based work looks at how early connections influence current patterns in relationships. It helps people notice why they react a certain way with partners or close others and supports building more supported ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or problematic habits. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to calm the body and reduce reactivity in stressful moments.



Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.



Online formats allow the same therapeutic work without needing to travel. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions provide flexibility when video isn’t possible. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between sessions or use brief coaching-style support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still using attachment, CBT, and mindfulness techniques in practical ways.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with people facing addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, grief, intimacy issues, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and client-centered, focusing on listening, skill building, and small changes to try between sessions.
What training and experience does he have?
Donny holds the California LMFT license and has six years of clinical experience working with the issues noted in his profile.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
He is licensed in California as LMFT 114365 and practices with clients who are in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people located in California.
How do sessions work and what formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that fits their needs.
How much does therapy cost and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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