- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Anger management
About Richard
Richard McDonald, LCMHC, helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. He practices in North Carolina and brings five years of counseling experience to his work. He speaks English and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
He keeps sessions focused and practical. Conversations center on what is happening now and what small steps could reduce strain at home.
Background and approach
He uses clear tools to manage strong emotions, handle cravings, and respond differently to upsetting thoughts. Richard combines several proven approaches to fit each person’s needs. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build committed action, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity.
He also uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in each person’s goals. His background includes a Bachelor’s degree in economics and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, and he holds an LCMHC license in North Carolina. He has worked across human services roles and spent recent years focused on counseling people with mood concerns, addiction, trauma, and parenting stress.
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. Richard aims to help people find manageable changes they can try between meetings. He supports parents who want clearer routines, calmer responses, and better coping as they handle life’s demands.
What Richard works with
Everything Richard lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Richard helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Richard lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches to change and how they translate online
Richard uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift thinking patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or anger. CBT focuses on practical exercises and experiment-based homework that work well across video or messaging formats.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take small, meaningful steps toward them. ACT combines reflection with action planning, which can be discussed in sessions and practiced during the week.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to choose and adapt techniques based on goals, preferences, and what proves most useful. That collaboration makes it easier to switch or combine methods over time if something isn’t helping.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues for role play and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or be used when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, in-the-moment coaching, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep consistent work toward parenting goals, mood management, or addiction recovery without travel.
Questions people ask about Richard
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and parenting concerns, plus related mood and behavioral issues.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. He focuses on clear tools, small experiments, and planning steps people can try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and has five years of counseling experience working across human services roles.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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