- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Donald
Donald "Don" Fountain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 40 years of experience in education and counseling. He spent 27 years as a high school counselor and served as department chair during much of that time. He has also worked in private practice across those decades and has taught at the graduate level to prepare future counselors.
Don has worked with adolescents and adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, communication problems, coping after disasters, family problems, and questions about life purpose. He conducts sessions in English and does not accept international clients.
He retired from K-12 education in 2017 and stepped back from private practice in 2022 to care for his wife. Her passing and other family losses have informed his perspective on grief and resilience. He also ran a preschool program serving children through sixth grade and is a father and grandfather.
In his work he looks for practical ways to help people find answers within themselves. He uses a variety of techniques chosen to fit who he is working with at the time. Sessions often focus on building skills to handle day-to-day stress and improving communication and decision making.
He describes helping clients toward greater balance and grounding in everyday life. To begin a match you are asked to use the site tools to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Don draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression. One common approach focuses on practical skills training to manage stress and impulsivity - teaching specific breathing, planning, and behavioral steps that lower immediate overwhelm and improve decision making. Another approach centers on grief work and coping strategies, helping people process loss while establishing routines and supports that aid daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Don will discuss different methods with each person and decide together which techniques fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative fit is revisited as work progresses so methods can change if they do not help.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time, which can make regular check-ins easier. If you want to begin, confirm the session formats offered before booking since current session options are not specified here. Licensed professionals can use online work to maintain steady momentum between in-person contacts or to provide a shorter check-in when schedules are tight.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like communication problems and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a variety of techniques and looks for practical steps that help people find answers within themselves and regain daily balance.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of experience as an educator and counselor, including 27 years as a high school counselor and time in private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with practice ties to Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.