Trina McDonald, LPC, LCPC
Strength-based counseling for healing and recovery
- Client-centered support
- CBT-informed strategies
- Faith-integrated perspective
About Trina McDonald
Her work is rooted in a strength-based, client-centered style that prioritizes each person’s goals, pace, and lived experience. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-focused approach that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and build healthier coping strategies. Trina also draws from an eclectic blend of methods to meet clients where they are and support meaningful, sustainable progress.
In her practice, Trina integrates her spirituality and Christian beliefs by emphasizing faith, hope, and love as sources of resilience. This foundation is used to help strengthen confidence and self-worth, support recovery efforts, and encourage growth across mental, physical, social, and emotional well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Trina McDonald have?
Trina McDonald has 10 years of experience working with mental health concerns and substance use disorders.
Is Trina McDonald a licensed therapist?
Yes. Trina McDonald is licensed as an LPC and an LCPC. License details include AZ LPC LPC-22926 and NV LCPC CP5728-R.
In which languages does Trina McDonald provide therapy?
Trina McDonald provides therapy in English.
Where is Trina McDonald located?
Trina McDonald is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Trina McDonald as my therapist?
You can work with Trina McDonald through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling preferences.
Does Trina McDonald work with international clients?
Yes. Trina McDonald works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Trina McDonald cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Trina McDonald draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, respect, and a focus on what matters most to the client. This approach can be especially helpful for people working through stress, self-esteem concerns, grief, or major life changes, because it supports progress at a pace that feels manageable.She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps clients notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors and develop healthier coping strategies. CBT is often used to build everyday tools for anxiety, depression, and recovery-oriented goals by focusing on skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing may be used to strengthen personal motivation and clarify next steps, particularly when someone feels uncertain, stuck, or pulled between change and staying the same. It supports goal-setting in a way that respects autonomy and values.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Trina collaborates with clients to tailor the work to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as clarity and confidence grow.
Online therapy makes it easier to access support in ways that fit real life. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel, and varying comfort levels with different formats.