I'm Dr. Weston Donaldson (he/him), a board-certified geropsychologist providing online therapy to LGBTQ+ adults and older adults who are:
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Adjusting to dementia caregiving
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Feeling useless or directionless
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Seeking ways to contribute and connect with others
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Troubled by loneliness and isolation
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Aging with HIV/AIDS
In my practice, I support LGBTQ+ people with experiences of grief and loss related to:
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I offer online grief counseling that meets you where you are—helping you feel seen, supported, and able to take meaningful steps forward.
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I provide online counseling for LGBTQ+ caregivers, helping you feel supported, understood, and equipped to care for yourself while caring for others.
My Approach
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Therapy with me offers a space where you don’t have to explain your LGBTQ+ identity, relationships, or chosen family. I understand the unique ways grief, aging, caregiving, and health challenges intersect with queer lives. Together, we will work to help you relate differently to difficult and painful experiences, and to rebuild a sense of direction.
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I use the following evidence-based approaches in my work with clients, shown to be effective in improving people's lives and helping them feel able to move through the challenges life brings along:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Although things feel hard now, I believe everyone can benefit from counseling at some point in life, and change is possible at any age. Seeking support is a profound way to care for yourself. If you would like help navigating life’s hardest moments, give me a call or book a 15-minute free consultation on my website at a time that is convenient for you.​​​​​​​​
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Where I practice:
Proud Heart Therapy Services LLC is registered in Wisconsin, and I am a licensed psychologist in Wisconsin, Colorado, and Utah, and operate from those states.
I am authorized by the PSYPACT Commission to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology (APIT) in 44 states (blue states in the map)
My clients can be located in any of the 44 PSYPACT states:
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Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Connecticut
Colorado
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Finding the Right Support
​​I specialize in providing high-focus, transformative individual therapy for adults and older adults. My practice is best suited for clients who are ready to engage in active, goal-oriented work, and who are able to manage their needs between our scheduled sessions.
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To maintain the integrity of this clinical focus, I am not the right fit for clients who are:
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young adults
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diagnosed with moderate to severe cognitive impairment
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seeking solely supportive or maintenance-based therapy rather than active, evidence-based goal work
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requiring frequent, unscheduled contact or "check-ins" between sessions
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seeking relationship / couple's counseling
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primarily wanting to address substance use concerns
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requiring specialized care for an eating disorder
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needing after-hours, crisis, or emergency care (If you are in immediate distress, utilize these crisis resources or go to your nearest emergency room.)
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I want to ensure you get the care you deserve. If my practice does not match what you are looking for, I recommend utilizing resources like Psychology Today or your insurance provider’s directory to filter for clinicians who specialize in the level of care, age range, or frequency of support you require.
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Important: If You Are in Crisis My practice does not offer emergency, after-hours, or crisis intervention services. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, acute distress, or are in immediate danger, please reach out for help right away:
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Call or text 988 to connect with the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7, free, and confidential).
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If you are in immediate physical danger, please call 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency room.
I'd be honored to support your path to feeling like yourself again.
It starts with a conversation...
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Finding the right therapist is about more than just credentials; it’s about finding someone who truly understands your lived experience and respects the unique path you’ve walked.
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I offer a free, 15-minute consultation to help us determine if we are a good fit. This is a low-pressure space for you to share what you’re currently navigating, ask me questions about my approach, and see if my expertise aligns with your needs. There is no obligation to move forward—just a safe, quiet space to talk.
