- Stress and anxiety
- Career and self-esteem
- Support for hearing impaired
About Donald
Donald Cassidy is a New Jersey psychologist (NJ Psychologist 35SI00512800) with 35 years of clinical experience. He focuses on common concerns that affect young adults, including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, and ADHD. He also works with related issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and challenges faced by people who are hearing impaired.
He approaches therapy in a straightforward, collaborative way. Sessions address real-life problems like workplace stress, social anxiety, and the pressure of early adulthood decisions. Conversations aim to clarify what’s happening now and identify small, practical steps forward.
Donald uses evidence-based techniques and a range of therapeutic methods to match the problem at hand. He discusses options with clients and helps decide which approach to try first. When helpful, he integrates methods that focus on thinking patterns, coping skills, and building more effective habits.
He has experience supporting adults with autism and adults managing chronic illness or caregiving roles. He also has experience working with people who use American Sign Language, Signed English, or Total Communication. Sessions are delivered from his New Jersey practice and follow his stated professional credential.
If you are an 18 to 30 year old feeling stuck after school, struggling with first jobs, or needing direction on relationships and identity, he can help you sort priorities and set achievable steps. For scheduling and session details, follow the site’s booking flow to view available options.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Donald draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different ways of thinking and behaving; these methods can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress by teaching concrete skills to change everyday reactions.Dialectical strategies emphasize skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. They are useful when strong emotions or relationship difficulties make daily life harder and when practical coping tools are needed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses methods with each client and jointly decides which techniques to try based on goals, current problems, and personal preferences. That collaborative process can include trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find online sessions helpful for keeping continuity of care while juggling work, study, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, and ADHD, plus related concerns such as attachment, abandonment, and caregiver stress.
What is his style of therapy?
He uses a collaborative, practical style that focuses on understanding current issues and identifying concrete steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is listed as a New Jersey psychologist with credential NJ Psychologist 35SI00512800 and practices in New Jersey.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept 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 is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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