Donda Goodson, MA, LPC-S
With a calm presence and a deep well of experience, Donda creates a space where clients feel safe, heard, and understood. Clients describe her as kind, thoughtful, and genuinely invested—someone who listens deeply, asks the right questions, and helps them discover practical ways forward. Whether facing anxiety, working through grief, processing trauma, or navigating life’s unexpected turns, Donda meets clients right where they are and walks alongside them at a pace that feels right.
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For Donda, counseling is more than a career—it is God’s calling. Over the past 30 years, she has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families through seasons of challenge and change. Her extensive background includes work in private practice, community mental
health agencies, telehealth platforms, and supervisory roles, giving her a rich perspective on how to help clients move toward healing and growth.
Donda is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in Alabama and also holds licenses in Virginia and Florida, allowing her to serve clients across multiple states. She works with teens, adults, and families on a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, grief, stress-related conditions, parenting challenges, and sobriety support. Clients often describe her approach as collaborative, practical, and hope-filled, with one sharing, “She gave me tools I’ll use for the rest of my life,” and another saying, “Donda has helped me see with new eyes.”
For those who desire it, Donda thoughtfully integrates Christian faith and Biblical wisdom into the counseling process, blending evidence-based clinical practices with spiritual support. Many clients find this approach deeply grounding and meaningful, describing her presence as both gentle and transformative.
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At her core, Donda is committed to helping clients experience healing and clarity. Whether someone is working through pain, seeking better coping tools, or longing to move forward from old patterns, her goal is simple but powerful: to walk with each client toward restoration and freedom—one step at a time.