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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction concerns
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Richard
LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) in North Carolina with 5 years of counseling experience. Richard McDonald helps people managing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, and life changes.
He works in a straightforward, talk-based way. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps people can try between meetings. Richard uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide conversations and create plans.
Richard trained in economics at the bachelor level and holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling. His professional credential is LCMHC from North Carolina. He lists a range of additional focus areas including adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, substance use concerns, mood disorders, panic and post-traumatic stress, multicultural issues, impulsivity, and money or career stress.
In sessions he aims to identify concrete patterns and habits that maintain distress, then works with clients to test new behaviors. That work often includes learning coping skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, and trying brief behavioral experiments between sessions. He also addresses problem areas like grief, trauma, and parenting with practical strategies rather than long theoretical talks.
Richard provides sessions in English and does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It is commonly used for mood disorders, panic, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, non-directive conversation where the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s concerns.Deciding which method to use is part of early sessions. Richard will work with clients to pick approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That selection is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use tools like mindfulness exercises and skills practice between meetings. Overall, online work can allow regular appointments to be scheduled around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities without promising a particular session type.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses practical, talk-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to teach skills and test new behaviors.
What is his background and experience?
He has a master’s degree in mental health counseling and five years of counseling experience. Earlier training includes a bachelor’s degree in economics.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.