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Richard McDonald, LCMHC
North Carolina
LCMHC - Stress and addiction support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Richard
Richard McDonald is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with five years of counseling experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, parenting questions, bipolar mood swings, and life changes.
He uses clear, skills-based methods that focus on thoughts, actions, and habits. Sessions emphasize practical steps clients can try between meetings. Richard names Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among his approaches and pairs it with acceptance and mindfulness strategies to address persistent patterns of thinking and feeling.
Richard trained originally in economics and then completed a masters in mental health counseling. He holds the LCMHC credential in North Carolina. His background includes work across human services and counseling settings where he supported people coping with trauma, substance issues, and mood concerns.
In sessions he tends to outline specific goals, practice new coping skills, and review progress in straightforward terms. He also uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness to widen the range of tools available.
Clients can expect short, concrete homework tasks and conversations that focus on what to try next. He also attends to cultural and life-context factors when discussing treatment options. To begin, Richard asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns, test those thoughts in everyday life, and build alternative habits. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can help with anxiety, mood problems, and addictive behaviors.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values while accepting difficult emotions. Client-Centered Therapy appears in his work as clear listening and reflection to help clients organize their own goals and choices.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss options with each person, try methods that match the client’s goals, and adjust based on what is helpful. That makes therapy an ongoing process of testing and adaptation rather than a single fixed plan.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because the therapist’s listed session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to follow through on homework, check in briefly between meetings, or continue care when schedules change.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, bipolar mood problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based work that focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new coping steps between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has a masters in mental health counseling and five years of counseling experience in various settings, plus prior experience in human services.
Which credential and location apply to his practice?
He practices as an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina.
What languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.