Therapist profile
Donald McRae, LPC, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor for anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPC, LCMHC
- LicenseLPC, South Carolina / 4661; LCMHC, North Carolina / 16473
- NPI1700988326
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Donald
Donald McRae is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 25 years of experience. He practices in North Carolina and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, depression, parenting challenges, sleep trouble, and anger.
McRae draws on practical methods rather than labels. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. He integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to manage intense feelings and Mindfulness practices to slow reactivity. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing also appear in his approach when motivation or values clarification are central.
Sessions focus on clear skills and short-term goals. He runs conversations that break problems into manageable steps. Clients learn tools to notice triggers, shift automatic reactions, and choose different responses over time.
His background includes work in mental health clinics, military bases, and nonprofit agencies. He has led psychotherapy groups and provided individual counseling across these settings. That range informs a practical, task-oriented style that aims for measurable changes in daily life.
McRae describes therapy as a collaborative effort that asks for honest effort from the person seeking help. He avoids judgment and looks for realistic, workable steps people can use between sessions. If someone wants help with anger, relationships, or coping after loss, he offers direct tools and steady guidance.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Donald McRae regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in his clinical work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing different responses. That makes it useful for anxiety, anger, and depressive patterns. DBT teaches concrete emotion-regulation, distress-tolerance, and interpersonal skills to handle high-arousal moments and improve communication.He also incorporates Mindfulness-based practices to help people notice reactions earlier and choose a different response. These practices are brief and can be taught in session, then practiced between meetings. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process; he works with each person to match methods to their goals and day-to-day reality.
Confirm the available session formats before you book, as they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in their own routines and bring real-life examples directly into sessions. A therapist will discuss what will work best given a client's needs and preferences.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, depression, parenting strain, anger, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
How would he approach anger or temper issues?
He uses skill-based work such as CBT to reframe thoughts and DBT techniques to manage strong emotions and reduce reactive behavior.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of clinical experience, including work in mental health clinics, on military bases, and with nonprofit agencies, and he has led psychotherapy groups.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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