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Jonathan Donnald, LPC, SC LPC 11711 is a counselor in Pickens, SC specializing in counseling. Jonathan Donnald, LPC, SC LPC 11711 is affiliated with BetterHelp.
“I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based in South Carolina with experience working across a wide range of settings — from inpatient behavioral health to private telehealth practice. I work with both adolescents and adults, and I bring the same commitment to both: helping people understand what's driving their struggles and building real, practical skills to move forward. My approach is collaborative and grounded. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy — I tailor my work to where you are, what you need, and what actually fits your life. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship stress, or just feeling stuck, I'll meet you there without judgment. I have particular experience with adolescents facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including those on the autism spectrum, as well as adults managing the weight of everyday stress, life transitions, and unresolved patterns that keep showing up. I draw from evidence-based approaches and adapt them to the individual — because the research only matters if it works for you. Reaching out for support takes courage. I take that seriously, and I'll work hard to make sure this feels like a space where you can be honest, ask hard questions, and actually make progress.”
Connect with this therapist via:
Instant Message (IM) Visits - real-time chat -- like a phone call, but over text
Online messaging - send messages throughout the day as you have time; relax and give yourself opportunity to fully ponder each step of the conversation
Video Visits - connect over video conferencing software for a virtual session -- almost as if you're there in person
Phone Visits - good old-fashioned technology for those who don't want to worry about appearance or who have might have internet bandwidth limitations; a little bit like connecting with an old friend, but with a counselor instead
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Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
He has a state license in South Carolina.
Licensed In: South Carolina
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Mr. Jonathan Donnald works as a counseling specialist in Pickens, SC. Mr. Donnald obtained a license to practice in South Carolina.
