Donald McMurray, LPC

Donald McMurray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience and licensure in Missouri and Texas. He works with people who are coping with addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He speaks English and sees international clients as well.

Donald focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. He listens to how problems show up in day-to-day life. Then he and the client try small, concrete changes to thoughts and behaviors to see what helps. Sessions aim to be direct and outcome-oriented rather than abstract.

His approach often uses ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing alternative ways of responding. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy methods, which center on a respectful, nonjudgmental way of talking through issues. Both approaches are used to address things like addiction, mood concerns, and relationship conflicts.

In sessions Donald concentrates on clear goals and steps you can practice between meetings. He talks through coping strategies for impulsivity, substance use, obsessive behaviors, and mood shifts. He also addresses practical problems such as money stress, communication breakdowns, and questions about purpose and commitment.

Clients are guided to notice patterns, try different responses, and track what changes. The early sessions usually focus on identifying priorities and agreeing on short-term tasks. Later work looks at habit changes and maintaining progress over time.

How his approaches translate to online sessions