Donald Cofield, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 9 years in practice
Donald Cofield is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 100229 · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1881131456 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
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About Donald
Donald Cofield is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York. He brings nine years of professional experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship strain. He speaks English and works with adults who want clearer direction and steadier coping skills.
Donald focuses on practical steps in sessions. He treats concerns like trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, panic and mood disorders, and the everyday pressure of caregiving.
Background and approach
He also helps people facing abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, and the fallout of separation or divorce. In the therapy room he treats the client as the expert on their life. He looks for strengths to build on and helps people try small, manageable changes.
Sessions are a place to talk through feelings, learn new ways to react, and test different approaches to old problems. Donald says starting therapy takes courage and he aims to make that first step feel clear and supported. He offers sessions in several online formats to fit varied schedules and needs.
Practical goals, steady pacing, and a focus on what matters most to each person guide his work. For someone worn down by anxiety, a repeating pattern of shame or guilt, or trouble with close relationships, he helps map options and practice new skills. The aim is clearer choices and more control over daily life, one step at a time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Donald lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Approaches that translate to online care
Donald uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify patterns that fuel anxiety or depression and then try small behavior changes to test different outcomes; this works well for panic attacks, mood struggles, and motivation problems. Another approach concentrates on attachment and relationships by helping people notice how past hurts shape present reactions and practice different ways of communicating and setting boundaries to reduce conflict.Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick approaches that match their goals, needs, and comfort. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as the work progresses so the process fits the person, not the other way around.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy week. Video lets people see facial cues during deeper conversations, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a shorter check-in, and messaging or live chat are useful for moment-to-moment support or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options give flexibility and help people keep continuity of care even with varied schedules.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression, plus related issues like panic attacks, loneliness, and communication problems.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. The work centers on identifying strengths and testing manageable changes.
How long has he been practicing?
He has nine years of professional experience providing clinical support in New York.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCSW in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
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