Donald McRae

Donald McRae is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, practicing in North Carolina. He focuses on concerns such as anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, stress, relationship strain, grief, trauma, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, and career issues. He aims to offer clear, direct support for people who want practical changes in their day-to-day life.

He brings 25 years of experience across clinics, military settings, and nonprofit agencies. That work included individual therapy and group facilitation. His background includes work with people facing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, workplace difficulties, and veteran and armed forces issues.

In session he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness approaches, and Motivational Interviewing. He keeps the focus on skills people can use between meetings, like emotion regulation, values-based choices, and mindful awareness. Sessions aim to be practical and down-to-earth rather than overly technical.

Clients can expect a nonjudgmental, empathic stance. He emphasizes honest conversation, committed effort, and clear goals. He describes therapy as a team process where both client and counselor work toward measurable changes.

Donald asks people to be ready for self-reflection and steady effort. He balances support with tools that help manage strong feelings, rebuild relationships, and handle life transitions. This is aimed at people who want straightforward help for anger and related struggles.

How therapeutic approaches work online and in session

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking steps toward those values even when strong feelings are present. It helps with persistent anger, anxiety, and life transitions by linking actions to personal priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors, which can reduce anger, depression, and anxiety symptoms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindful awareness, which can be useful for anger and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as needed.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow brief check-ins during breaks, and let clients use video or phone settings that suit their comfort and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and homework to match everyday routines rather than promising a particular delivery method.