Donald Rindfuss, LCSW

Donald Rindfuss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania who brings 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, and life transitions. He combines formal training with personal experience to offer practical, values-based care and often weaves mindfulness and yoga-informed practices into treatment for clients managing anxiety, depression, or trauma.

Donald earned his Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating magna cum laude and as a member of the Golden Key Honor Society. His background includes certifications in drug and alcohol treatment and mental health care, work in inpatient drug rehabilitation settings, and long-term clinical work with veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and individuals facing substance use challenges. He is also a Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor and a trained yoga instructor, qualifications he integrates into recovery and coping strategies when appropriate.

Clinically, Donald draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, narrative techniques, and mindfulness practices. He describes his style as laid back and approachable, and others have noted a calming influence in his work. His practice has included trauma-informed care and interventions for complicated grief, anger, codependency, and caregiver stress.

Though largely retired, Donald maintains flexible availability with a preference for early mornings, late afternoons, and evenings, and he can schedule later sessions with advance notice. He welcomes conversations about how his experience might fit a client’s needs and goals.