- Stress and anxiety
- Guilt and shame
- CBT and narrative
About Don
Don Baccus is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Don also helps people dealing with divorce and separation, questions about life purpose, and concerns around guilt and shame.
Don focuses on straightforward conversations. He listens to what has happened and what matters now. Sessions aim to clarify the problem, name the painful feelings, and find practical next steps the person can try between meetings.
His work draws on client-centered methods that center the person’s perspective and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when patterns of thought and behavior are getting in the way. He also uses Emotionally-Focused ideas and Narrative Therapy to look at how important relationships and personal stories shape feelings like shame or guilt.
People who come to him can expect an approach that balances reflection with action. Don will discuss options and then collaborate on a plan that fits the client’s life and goals. He invites honest talk about mistakes, regret, and responsibility without promising a particular outcome.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow Texas practice standards. He does not accept international clients. To begin, prospective clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How Don uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to the person and following their lead. It helps when someone needs space to sort feelings and feel heard without a lot of direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it helps when worry, panic, or negative self-talk keep coming back. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotions and how they appear in relationships, which can be useful for understanding shame and closeness.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Don will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend approaches to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy week and shorter check-ins when needed. The site’s process asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the online therapy options button. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking so they match your routine and communication needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to guilt and shame?
He helps people who are wrestling with shame or guilt tied to relationships, past choices, faith, or family patterns. Those themes are listed among his focus areas.
How would he approach feelings of guilt in sessions?
He uses conversational client-centered work alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to name unhelpful thoughts and test small changes. Narrative techniques may be used to reframe the story someone tells about themselves.
What is his professional background and experience?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of professional experience working with anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns.
Where is he licensed and what location does he serve?
He holds an LPC credential in Texas and practices with that state licensure in mind.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.