Donald McRae , LPC, LCMHC

Donald McRae is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. The LPC credential indicates state licensure to provide professional counseling, and the LCMHC denotes training and licensure in clinical mental health care. With 25 years of experience, he has offered services in a variety of settings, including mental health clinics, military bases, and not-for-profit agencies.

He has worked with individuals, families, and couples, and has facilitated psychotherapy groups in addition to providing individual therapy. His clinical training includes certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and a strong grounding in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including Trauma-Focused CBT. He also draws on Mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy.

McRae approaches therapy with a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and compassionate stance, acknowledging the courage and commitment it takes to engage in change. He is sensitive to the effort clients invest in the work and welcomes the opportunity to support individuals committed to self-examination. Over his career he has been successful helping people attain their goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and related coping challenges by teaching practical skills for managing thoughts and actions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is useful when strong emotions or relationship difficulties interfere with daily life, offering concrete tools to manage intense feelings and improve communication.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action while learning to make space for difficult feelings. ACT can be helpful for those navigating avoidance, life transitions, or persistent worry by focusing on values-driven goals rather than simply eliminating symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate techniques from multiple approaches.

Online sessions which include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access care around work, family, and travel demands. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and communication style and allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support even when in-person meetings are not feasible.