Donald McRae, LPC, LCMHC

South Carolina · 25 years in practice

Donald McRae is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina.

License and registration

LPC, South Carolina: 4661 · expires August 2027
LCMHC, North Carolina: 16473 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1700988326 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Donald

Donald McRae is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. He brings 25 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, and many life transitions. He works in straightforward language and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.

Donald draws from approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.

Background and approach

Sessions include talking through problems, building skills for emotion regulation, and setting realistic goals. He aims to make therapy direct and usable rather than full of jargon. His background includes work in mental health clinics, military bases, and nonprofit agencies.

He has run psychotherapy groups and provided many years of individual care. That variety shaped a flexible style that adapts to each person’s situation and goals. Donald describes himself as nonjudgmental, empathetic, and practical.

He often helps people develop routines for sleeping, reduce stress, manage anger, and repair communication in close relationships. He also supports people facing career changes, caregiver strain, and issues related to aging. In sessions clients can expect clear explanations of strategies, short-term and longer-term goal planning, and collaborative problem solving.

He focuses on small, manageable changes that add up over time and helps people track progress between sessions.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Donald lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Donald names

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Online support

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills, which can be useful for managing intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is often a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try out techniques, and adjust methods based on what works and what feels acceptable. That collaborative process helps match methods to a client’s needs and preferences rather than sticking to a single toolbox.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face when bandwidth allows. Phone sessions can be a good option for shorter check-ins or when camera use isn’t practical. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing coaching-style contact and quick check-ins between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, career challenges, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. He focuses on skills, short-term goals, and steps people can use between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has 25 years of clinical experience working in mental health clinics, on military bases, and with nonprofit agencies.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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