About Richard
Richard McDonald is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who helps people navigate stress and anxiety. He also supports concerns like depression, addiction, anger, grief, and issues tied to relationships and parenting. Richard speaks English and draws on practical, goal-oriented methods in sessions.
He brings five years of counseling experience and a background that includes work across human services. His approach aims to be straightforward and collaborative.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on what is happening now and what concrete steps can make things feel more manageable. Richard uses a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance-focused work, and client-centered conversation. That means sessions often include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing skills to manage strong emotions, and clarifying personal values to guide choices.
He adapts methods to fit each person's situation rather than following a single script. People will find sessions that combine short-term skill building with deeper reflection when needed. He can help with panic, mood shifts, trauma reactions, substance use concerns, and challenges like impulsivity or financial stress.
Richard aims to make sessions practical so people leave with tools to try between meetings. Therapy is offered through several online formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. The process begins by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a session to get started.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, committed actions toward them. It helps people who feel stuck by shifting the focus from fighting thoughts to building a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and gives concrete tools to change patterns that worsen anxiety or depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so techniques stay useful and realistic for daily life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video calls are useful for full conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or people who process best in writing. These options help therapy fit into work, parenting, and other responsibilities while keeping focus on practical tools and progress.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
Also listed
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
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