Donny Simpson, LMFT
California LMFT for relationships and recovery
- Addictions and recovery
- LGBT-affirming care
- Relationship and family therapy
About Donny Simpson
Donny Simpson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who focuses on helping people navigate complex personal and relational challenges. With six years of clinical experience, he works with individuals facing addictions, relationship and family struggles, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and intimacy-related concerns, as well as a range of related issues such as adoption and foster care, body image, codependency, and career transitions.
He creates an affirming, compassionate environment that honors diverse identities and life stories, including work with LGBT clients and those dealing with gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and fatherhood issues. His practice emphasizes a holistic, client-centered approach that centers self-understanding, improved communication, and practical coping strategies. Donny draws from evidence-based methods to support clients in building resilience, reducing distress, and working through relationship transitions or identity exploration.
Donny is particularly engaged in supporting young adults, men's mental health, and people confronting workplace challenges, divorce or separation, substance-related problems, and recovery from domestic violence. He frames therapy as a collaborative process grounded in respect and empathy, guiding each person toward clearer self-awareness and meaningful steps for personal growth. As an LMFT in California, he combines relational expertise with thoughtful, individualized care.
He creates an affirming, compassionate environment that honors diverse identities and life stories, including work with LGBT clients and those dealing with gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and fatherhood issues. His practice emphasizes a holistic, client-centered approach that centers self-understanding, improved communication, and practical coping strategies. Donny draws from evidence-based methods to support clients in building resilience, reducing distress, and working through relationship transitions or identity exploration.
Donny is particularly engaged in supporting young adults, men's mental health, and people confronting workplace challenges, divorce or separation, substance-related problems, and recovery from domestic violence. He frames therapy as a collaborative process grounded in respect and empathy, guiding each person toward clearer self-awareness and meaningful steps for personal growth. As an LMFT in California, he combines relational expertise with thoughtful, individualized care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Donny Simpson have?
Donny Simpson has 6 years of experience working as a therapist.
Is Donny Simpson a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 114365.
In which languages does Donny Simpson provide therapy?
Therapy with Donny Simpson is provided in English.
Where is Donny Simpson located?
He is located in California.
How can I work with Donny Simpson as my therapist?
You can work with Donny Simpson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donny Simpson work with international clients?
No. Donny Simpson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donny Simpson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Donny integrates client-centered therapy, attachment-based work, and cognitive behavioral techniques to support people through emotional and relational challenges. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping individuals identify their own goals and strengths - it is useful for building self-esteem, clarifying values, and improving communication. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and trust, and it can help with intimacy issues, family conflicts, and healing from relational trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Donny works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what matters most to the individual.
Online therapy with Donny is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on meaningful therapeutic work from convenient locations.