- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and ADHD
- Family of origin issues
About Donald
Donald Cassidy is a New Jersey psychologist (NJ Psychologist 35SI00512800) with 35 years of practice. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and ADHD. He also pays attention to family of origin issues and related patterns that can affect present life.
He speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on understanding how early family roles and expectations still shape choices today. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, identifying recurring patterns, and testing small changes to behavior and thinking. He has experience supporting people managing caregiving demands, chronic illness, blended family dynamics, and fatherhood concerns.
Across his work he draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and on approaches that help people recognize habit patterns and practice new ways of responding. He has worked with adults who use American Sign Language, Signed English, or Total Communication. Sessions are conducted in English and he practices in New Jersey.
He explains therapeutic approaches and helps people choose methods that fit their goals. The focus is on practical steps people can try between sessions, clearer thinking about priorities, and pacing changes so they can fit into everyday life. He also brings decades of experience assisting first responders, people facing abandonment questions, and those coping with grief and forgiveness issues.
Donald aims to be straightforward about what each session will cover and what to expect next. Prospective clients are asked to use the site process to select online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Donald uses evidence-based techniques to address thinking patterns and behaviors that come from early family experiences. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These methods are practical and often include short exercises to try between sessions.He also draws on approaches that pay attention to internal roles and relational patterns. These methods help people recognize repeated family roles and practice different responses to old triggers, which can be useful for family of origin issues and attachment-related concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He discusses different methods with each person and decides together which techniques match the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That shared planning guides what is tried in session and what homework or exercises are suggested.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Ask about the available session options when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so therapy can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or health constraints.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, depression, and ADHD, plus related concerns such as family of origin issues, caregiver stress, and fatherhood topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a plainspoken, problem-focused approach that looks at how past family roles affect current behavior and decisions.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of professional experience as a practicing clinician.
What are his credentials and location?
He is listed as NJ Psychologist 35SI00512800 and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he has experience working with adults who use American Sign Language, Signed English, or Total Communication.
Does he accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
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