Therapists in Orange County, NC

Happy to see you here! I have experience working with individuals of all ages, and particularly enjoy working with children/adolescents and family systems. When working with kids and adolescents, I strongly prefer to also include parents/caregivers/guardians in treatment as appropriate. Most of my work has been in community mental health, providing therapy in individuals' homes, schools, and other treatment facilities. The most common presenting problems I have spent time with include trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, generational trauma, growth and identity issues, and survivors of abuse and sexual violence.

I am a licensed psychologist specializing in clinical child and adolescent psychology. Whether you are a parent concerned about your child's socio emotional well-being, a teenager feeling disconnected and lost, or a young adult struggling with life's transitions and relationships, I can support you or your child to live a life with joy and purpose. By promoting mindful awareness I help my young clients make changes in their lives towards wellness. I am trained and experienced in a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, autism spectrum, ADHD, mood, adoption, adjustment, and other social and behavioral difficulties.

I meet with adults for both individual therapy and marital/couple therapy. I see therapy as a way to become more aware of yourself and your interactions with the world; to update anachronistic self-concepts and to develop perspective on the trajectory of your life. When feeling accepted, we can shine a light on some of the darker corners of our lives, express novel thoughts and feelings, and become more fully and more comfortably human. For those familiar with the language, my approach can perhaps be characterized as psychodynamically informed humanistic therapy. Please go to www.daviddonlon.com for more information.

Do you struggle to get your needs met in your relationships? Perhaps you try repeatedly and fail to achieve harmony? I have a special interest in working with individuals experiencing unhappiness in their important relationships. When my clients first come in, they may feel they are doing the heavy lifting and hope that things will change. Their relationship dissatisfaction gets in the way of the life they want in so many ways. They aren’t the person they strive to be according to their values. They feel like they are failing as a partner and in life. Greater self-confidence and fulfillment are attainable.

I undertand the courage it takes to pursue psychotherapy and I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which to begin this process. I approach each individual in an integrated and holistic way, incorporating mind, body, spirituality, and environment in my assessment and treatment plan. I am interested in working with individuals experiencing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, life transitions, grief, and trauma. I partner with clients to clarify goals, help recognize and enhance strengths they already possess, provide skills-building to manage day-to-day life, and may address the roots of certain problems.