Donald Weatherford, Therapist
Donald W. Weatherford has been in the mental health field for over 30 years and became a licensed psychotherapist in 2018. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Phoenix and acquired his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University in Minneapolis, MN.
Donald incorporates an integrative approach to the therapeutic process, which utilizes facets from a myriad of psychological schools of thought that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, existential therapy, reality therapy, mindfulness, and other modalities best applicable to the individual, which aids the individual in becoming the best version of themselves; whatever that picture may represent. The aim is to provide you, the individual, with the necessary tools that will assist you in becoming your best true authentic self.
Our day-to-day functions can sometimes hinder or impede our mental health. Whether combating depression and anxiety, working through trauma and PTSD symptoms, or attending to LGBTQIA challenges, life can get tough. Through experience and learning, Donald provides insight and assists in the development of one’s optimal mental health wellness.
In his spare time, Donald enjoys learning and growing in both professional and personal aspects through reading, networking, friendships, and family. But most importantly, Donald encourages everyone to practice self-care, which he embraces regularly.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-75+
Areas of Focus
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Sex & intimacy issues
- General relationship issues
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- LGBTQ+
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- Gender affirming evaluations
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Medical/surgical evaluations
- Men's health/issues
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
- Capella University
Locations
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Questions About
Donald Weatherford
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Donald Weatherford. You can also call 706-498-9570 to have someone assist you.
Donald Weatherford generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 706-498-9570 to find out Donald Weatherford's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Donald Weatherford:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente (Southeast)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 706-498-9570 to see how we can help.
Donald Weatherford is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Donald Weatherford works at:
Yes, Donald Weatherford does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Donald Weatherford is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: