Donny Simpson, LMFT
Therapist in California
Donny Simpson is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing relationship strain, addiction, anxiety, grief, and major life changes.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License114365
- NPI 1649602210
- Experience6+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Donny
Donny Simpson is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing relationship strain, addiction, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what matters most to them and find practical steps forward. Donny listens first, then helps people spot patterns that get in the way of connection and well-being.
He uses clear, relatable language and offers straightforward tools for communication, coping with stress, and managing strong emotions.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and how to make that happen in everyday life. His work draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. He combines that with client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Emotion-focused and mindfulness practices are used when helpful to deepen emotional awareness and calm the nervous system. With six years of experience as a CA LMFT Donny has worked with people dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, intimacy issues, career stress, and parenting-related strain. He also addresses related concerns like body image, codependency, substance use, and grief.
Donny offers sessions in English and provides a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules. He expects therapy to be practical and collaborative, helping people build skills they can use between sessions.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 114365 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1649602210 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Donny lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Donny names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-informed and practical care online
Donny uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and conflict; this helps when people want to understand why they repeat the same relationship habits. He also uses client-centered therapy to keep the work focused on each person's goals and experience, offering a nonjudgmental space where the person's priorities guide the sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and to build clear, manageable behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Donny collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. He checks in regularly about what is or isn't helping and adjusts the plan based on feedback and progress.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy or changing schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or be easier when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text messaging allow shorter, more frequent touchpoints between sessions. These formats make it simpler to keep consistency, try skills in real time, and fit therapy into work, caregiving, or school routines.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Donny help with?
He works with people dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, body image, codependency, and HIV/AIDS.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is warm and practical, combining listening with concrete tools. He uses attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness depending on what a person needs.
What background and experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience working with people facing addiction, identity questions, relationship changes, and workplace stress. His approach emphasizes understanding patterns and building everyday skills.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California and carries the credential CA LMFT as listed in his profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international sessions available?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided within the therapist's applicable jurisdiction.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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