- 40 years experience
- LPC in Pennsylvania
- Focus on grief and addiction
About Donald
Donald "Don" Fountain is an experienced counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He writes plainly and listens closely to understand what a person needs. He aims to help clients find their own answers and build practical skills for daily life.
Don brings four decades of work in education and counseling to his sessions. He spent 27 years as a high school counselor and served as department chair for much of that time. He also maintained a long private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and taught in graduate programs to prepare new counselors.
His background includes work with adolescents and adults across many settings, as well as leadership of an early childhood program serving children up to sixth grade. Those roles shaped his focus on helping people find balance and grounding in a changing world. He emphasizes straightforward tools people can use between sessions.
Don approaches counseling with care and respect. He adapts techniques to fit each person rather than prescribing a single method. He often focuses on practical steps that reduce daily stress and improve relationships with others and oneself.
After retiring from education in 2017 and later from practice in 2022, Don returned to counseling work with renewed purpose following family losses. He lives in Pennsylvania and draws on long experience to support people through grief, life transitions, and challenges related to addiction or isolation.
Approaches that guide online work and next steps
Donald Fountain describes his methods as evidence-based techniques chosen to fit each person. One common thread is practical skills training - teaching clear strategies to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and handle cravings in everyday moments. These are hands-on tools people can try between sessions to feel steadier day to day.Another frequent emphasis is grief-focused support and coping after loss. This involves making space to talk about what was lost, building routines that offer structure, and finding ways to reconnect with meaning and purpose over time. That approach is often helpful for anyone struggling with bereavement or major life changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress and needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It also offers flexibility for quieter or shorter visits when a full in-person session is harder to arrange, helping therapy fit into everyday life rather than adding extra burden.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Don commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression, and also helps with related areas like communication problems and life purpose.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He aims to empower people to find answers within themselves and teaches practical tools to use day to day. Techniques are adjusted to fit each person's needs.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has over 40 years of combined experience in education and counseling, including 27 years as a high school counselor and work in private practice and graduate teaching.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is listed as an LPC, and his practice is based in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.