Nick Donahue (He/Him)

LICSW, LCSW
Accepting Clients

I help adults with ADHD and anxiety break free from using marijuana to cope. Learn to focus, manage worry, and build true calm.

Clinical Social Worker in District of Columbia

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Tired of distraction, anxiety, and relying on marijuana just to cope? I help high-functioning adults with ADHD and chronic worry break the cycle of avoidance. My approach blends ACT (skills for focus) with Psychodynamic and Interpersonal insights to create real, lasting change. Stop fighting your mind and start building a life you feel good about.

My Background and Approach

My private practice specializes in ADHD, anxiety, and breaking free from marijuana use. Since earning my MSW in 2016, my experience—from college counseling to working with Veterans—informs my direct, non-judgmental approach. I use ACT, Psychodynamic, and Interpersonal insights to help you build focus and lasting calm. I maintain my expertise through ongoing personal therapy and supervision.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My deepest belief is that you are not broken; you are stuck. I view therapy as a dedicated, judgment-free space for you to reclaim your power and freedom to choose a better life, even amidst the noise of anxiety and chronic distraction. While we respectfully acknowledge the ways your past experiences have shaped your current patterns, our focus will always remain squarely on present moment action and your future direction. I believe lasting change comes from accepting what you cannot control, clarifying what truly matters to you, and committing to small, brave steps that align with your values. This process moves you past old coping mechanisms like substance use and toward a genuine sense of meaning, authenticity, and control over your life.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Existential Therapy Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction ADHD Therapists Anxiety
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Interfaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $165 - 195/session

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