- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship clarity
- Practical coping skills
About Donald
Donald McMurray is an LPC with 11 years of clinical experience. He practices in Texas and focuses on helping people facing addiction, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or uncertain.
He creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions are intended to be collaborative, with the client’s goals guiding the work. He emphasizes practical steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Donald uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and reflect what matters most to the person in front of him. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and helps people try concrete changes. These approaches are chosen to match real-life problems like mood shifts, addictive patterns, and communication difficulties.
His work addresses a wide range of specific concerns such as commitment issues, communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions like gambling or pornography, jealousy, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose. He also helps with self-love, forgiveness, money-related stress, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
Donald aims to support people who want clearer direction and more consistent behavior. The focus is on practical tools, steady support, and helping someone build confidence to handle everyday challenges.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Donald uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what the client brings into the room, offering attentive listening and reflective feedback to help people feel heard. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort through feelings and decide what matters to them.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence one another. CBT emphasizes practical exercises and small behavior changes that can reduce depression, anxiety, and compulsive or addictive patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Donald will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean relying more on listening and exploration at first, then adding CBT techniques to build new habits and coping skills.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow a briefer check-in when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to continue regular work on behaviors and thinking patterns between sessions. Licensed professionals provide the same therapeutic tools online as in person, and Donald aims to help people use those tools in ways that fit their daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Texas, Missouri, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Donald help with?
He works with concerns such as addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include commitment issues, communication problems, and process addictions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means he listens closely and also helps clients try practical changes in thinking and behavior.
What is his professional background?
He has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on addiction, mood, and relationship concerns. His approach centers on collaboration and steady progress.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential, with licensure documented in Missouri and Texas as noted.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Check the platform or therapist profile for up-to-date format details.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model 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.