Richard McDonald, LCMHC — Therapist in North Carolina

Hi there, I'm Richard!

I specialize in supporting individuals through challenges with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and personality disorders. I bring training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness practices to create a compassionate, evidence-based space for healing and growth.

My focus

I feel comfortable treating adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and personality disorders.

My approach

I am a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist and a nationally rostered Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I am a Mindful X trainer as well as experienced in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

My communication style

My communication style is empathetic, and I develop rapport with my client by using active listening skills and techniques to better understand my client and their issues.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have been in the human service field for at least 30 years, where I have worked with many individuals and populations. I have been a licensed addiction specialist and licensed clinical mental health counselor for the past 5 years, during which I have applied therapeutic interventions that have helped many of my clients.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting by listening to my client and assisting them with developing goals that are consistent with their issues and values.

Our first session

The client should expect me to be listening as I assist them with identifying issues through measurement-based care and evidence-based therapy.

I identify as...

Male
Black or African American

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Richard McDonald