Therapist profile
Trina McDonald, LPC, LCPC
North Carolina
LPC and LCPC - anxiety and anger support
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- CredentialsLPC, LCPC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 14047; LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00805100; LPC, Alaska / 183838; LMHC, Washington / LH61094664; LMHC, Florida / MH23248; LPC, Arizona / LPC-22926; LCPC, Nevada / CP5728-R; LPC, Oregon / C8541
- NPI1578991246
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Client-centered focus
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Trina
Trina McDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with ten years of clinical experience. She practices from North Carolina and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
Trina favors a client-centered approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She draws on Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy as needed. In sessions she focuses on strengths and practical steps people can use between meetings.
Her background includes work with people who have mental health and substance use concerns, military personnel, people living with HIV/AIDS, and individuals who were incarcerated, as well as time in private practice. That range informs how she notices barriers to change and helps people set realistic goals.
Trina integrates personal spirituality and Christian faith into therapy for clients who welcome that perspective. She describes faith-based elements as tools to build confidence, self-worth, and recovery maintenance when appropriate.
Sessions aim to improve coping skills, reduce reactivity, and restore clearer communication in strained relationships. She helps people identify patterns, test new behaviors, and track small gains over time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says. It emphasizes the person's own goals and picks up on strengths they already have. This helps with low self-esteem, relationship strain, and building motivation to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together. It uses simple exercises and homework to test new ways of responding. That structure is useful for managing anger, anxiety, depression, and habit patterns.
Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It uses short, focused conversations to strengthen a person's own reasons for taking next steps, which can help with addictions and recovery planning.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust methods as progress is tracked.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow quicker check-ins, and make it possible to keep continuity when life is changing. Discussing practical scheduling needs and preferred session length is part of the first appointment.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, New Jersey, Alaska, Washington, Florida, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she handle?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, anger, bipolar concerns, and life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a strengths-based outlook. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience, including work with people with mental health and substance use concerns and time in private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices from North Carolina; her listed credential details include AZ LPC and NV LCPC.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how she meets with clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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