Donald "Don" Fountain

Donald "Don" Fountain is an experienced counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He speaks plainly and listens carefully to understand what matters most to each person. He aims to help clients find practical ways to feel steadier and more purposeful day to day.

Don spent more than four decades working in education and counseling. He served 27 years as a high school counselor and led that department for many years. He has also worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice and taught in graduate programs preparing future counselors.

Across his career he worked with adolescents and adults on a range of issues. More recently he ran a preschool program serving children up to sixth grade, and he has been involved in different counseling practices. Those roles exposed him to concerns such as aging and geriatric matters, communication problems, coping with disaster, and substance use challenges.

Don describes his role as helping people discover answers inside themselves. He uses a variety of techniques and adapts methods to fit each person he meets. Sessions focus on building tools for coping, improving relationships, and regaining balance in daily life.

He brings life experience to his work, including long family relationships and personal losses that shaped his perspective. He emphasizes compassion and practical steps, and he offers support for those ready to take the first step toward change.

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Don uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the needs of each person. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-life steps to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people regain control over daily routines and reactions. Another approach emphasizes building coping skills and practical routines to manage stress, grief, and impulses. Those strategies include behavioral changes and simple exercises to build stability.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Don listens to each person’s goals and preferences, then suggests methods to try. Together they review what works and adjust the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and useful.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins between longer sessions. It also makes it simpler to continue care when life changes or when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to keep momentum toward the client’s goals.