Richard McDonald, LCMHC

Richard McDonald is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina with five years of counseling experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strains, trauma and grief. He also helps people coping with life changes and parenting challenges.

Richard draws on several practical therapy methods to help people manage strong emotions and habits. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and commit to small behavioral changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness work well when someone needs better emotion regulation and moment-to-moment focus.

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Richard leans on motivational interviewing when someone is unsure about change. He also applies client-centered principles to keep discussions grounded in the client's perspective. The emphasis is on learning skills that can be used between sessions.

His background includes a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s in mental health counseling. He has experience across human services and counseling settings, and he brings that mix to practical problem solving in sessions. He is based in North Carolina and works in English.

People who want to address anger, addictive behaviors, panic, or traumatic stress will find straightforward tools and clear steps in his approach. To begin, follow the site's matching process and set up an initial meeting to discuss goals and next steps.

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