- Men's wellbeing focus
- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
About Donald
Donald Holland is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 40 years of experience. He focuses on men's wellbeing along with a wide range of personal concerns. He aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and direct. He invites straightforward conversation about what is most pressing for each person.
He helps people who face stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction-related struggles. He also supports those coping with ADHD, sleep and eating problems, body image, and self-esteem concerns. He works with issues tied to abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and life-stage transitions.
His approach blends practical, skills-based methods and relational work. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build committed action. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach coping skills and manage intense emotions.
Donald emphasizes a nonjudgmental space for talking through difficult memories and patterns. He helps people understand how past attachment and family dynamics shape current choices. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill practice, and gradual steps toward change.
Clients can expect steady, experienced guidance aimed at concrete improvements. He works with each person to set realistic steps and to track progress. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Online sessions can include exercises for noticing thoughts and committing to actions between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework. In a remote session this often looks like reviewing daily patterns, practicing thought records, and building new routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to try. Decisions about technique and pacing are collaborative and can be adjusted as you progress.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Many people find online therapy easier to fit into busy days, let them keep momentum between appointments, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and goals so sessions can slot into everyday life without adding extra stress.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Donald help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction issues, plus ADHD, sleep and eating concerns, body image, and self-esteem problems.
What is Donald's therapeutic style?
His style combines skills training and relational work. Sessions focus on clear goals, practicing techniques, and applying changes in daily life.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMFT licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.