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LPC, LCMHC

Donald McRae, LPC, LCMHC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Donald

Donald McRae is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He offers support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related areas.

His work also touches on aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, veteran and armed forces issues, and workplace problems. McRae draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) together with mindfulness practices to build psychological flexibility and present-moment awareness.

Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused strategies are also part of his toolbox for clients seeking practical, goal-oriented change. Based in North Carolina, he brings decades of experience across mental health clinics, military settings, and nonprofit agencies, offering individual, couples, family, and group work informed by empathy, nonjudgment, and a collaborative stance toward growth and recovery.

Online Approaches That Support Practical Change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, clarifying values, and taking committed actions that fit those values; this approach can be useful for life transitions, chronic stress, and coping with ADHD-related challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by teaching skills to reframe unhelpful thinking and build new routines, often helping with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and workplace or relationship stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can be helpful for anger, relationship conflict, and emotion regulation struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust methods based on what fits each person’s needs and preferences rather than prescribing a single path from the start.

Online therapy sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible and flexible. These options allow appointments to fit busy schedules, support ongoing work between sessions through messaging, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care when travel or location changes arise. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT skills effectively in these formats to support progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, trauma, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and several related areas.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, emphasizing courage and commitment to change while tailoring methods to individual goals.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of experience providing therapy in mental health clinics, military settings, and nonprofit agencies, and has worked with individuals, families, couples, and groups.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials with SC LPC 4661 and NC LCMHC 16473 and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients may connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterForgivenessGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

South Carolina, North Carolina

Languages

English

What Donald can help with

Donald McRae works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and depression.

Donald works with individuals, families, and couples.

Donald works with individuals that are genuinely committed to self examination and change.

How Donald approaches therapy

Donald's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Donald is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in North Carolina, with 25 years of clinical experience.