Richard McDonald, LCMHC, NC | Psychotherapist

About Richard McDonald

Focus areas

Anger Management

Mood Disorders

Stress Management

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Mood Swings

Worry

Mental Health Problem

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Richard McDonald

I have a Bachelor's in Economics from the State University of New York, Buffalo, and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. I am licensed by the state of North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and as a Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS). I am also a Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and belong to the American Counseling Association, the National Board of Certified Counselors, and the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). I have been working in human services for the past 26 years, with 4 years of counseling experience in a variety of settings. I have worked with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, ADHD, and career challenges. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I enjoy helping people through the use of therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs within these evidence-based therapeutic models. These approaches have demonstrated efficacy in producing positive outcomes for individuals predisposed to a variety of disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, major life adjustments, and addiction. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - North Carolina

Education and training

Capella University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
State University of New York, Buffalo (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

American Counseling Association
National Board of Certified Counselors
National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

NPI number

1679072805

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What practice does Richard McDonald work with?

Richard McDonald works with Rula Health - North Carolina.

What are common reasons for patients to see Richard McDonald?

Richard McDonald frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Richard McDonald on their profile.