- 25 years experience
- Values-driven work
- Mindfulness informed
About Donald
Donald McRae is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. He has worked in clinical settings, on military bases, and with nonprofit organizations, bringing 25 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship concerns.
Clients can expect plain language and direct support during sessions. He uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new responses. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to clarify values and build motivation for change.
Donald has worked with individuals as well as led psychotherapy groups. Over his career he has addressed challenges such as trauma and abuse, parenting strain, caregiver stress, workplace problems, and coping with life changes including disasters. He also helps people with sleep, anger, self-esteem, and intimacy-related struggles.
His style is steady and nonjudgmental. He emphasizes small, manageable steps and clear exercises someone can use between sessions. He encourages commitment to the process while tailoring strategies to each person’s goals and circumstances.
People considering therapy are invited to think about the problems they most want to change and what they hope to gain from sessions. That can help guide the first meetings and make it easier to choose whether his approach feels like a good fit.
Practical approaches and online options for therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through steady practice and coaching.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, concerns, and everyday life. Early sessions are used to see what helps most and to adjust the plan as needed so the work feels relevant and doable.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for focused check-ins that match a work break or a quieter moment at home. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT skills to an online setting so people can practice tools and receive feedback between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and career or workplace challenges.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses straightforward methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to create practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of clinical experience working in mental health clinics, on military bases, and with nonprofit agencies, providing both group and individual therapy.
What credentials and region does he practice in?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina with professional licensure noted for practice in that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.