Donald Gidney

My communication style

I am very laid back, non-judgmental & love to laugh. I provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment. I provide active listening & make sure that the clients that I work with feel understood, respected & empowered every session. I believe in working together with the client to establish collaborative goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always enjoyed helping others, & have often been the person other people talk to about their problems. People have always told me that I'm easy to talk to & a good listener. I am fascinated by psychology and how people think, in addition to how the subconscious mind works, and the connection between thoughts, thinking & feelings.

My goals for you

I typically address goal setting with the client after hearing their story & having a good understanding of their problems. I then engage them in a discussion about what they want to accomplish by attending therapy or how they would like their lives to be different. From there, I work with the client to formulate treatment goals for therapy.

Our first session

The first session is spent building rapport & engaging with the client in a general conversation about whatever they would like to discuss. I typically ask questions to ensure that I have a good understanding of the problem. I will do an assessment of the client's past/childhood to help gain deeper insight into the client's core beliefs.

I identify as...

• Male
• Black or African American
• Spiritual